Patient Care Tech-Medical Oncology/Gyne 13N Part-time Days

Placement within the salary range is dependent on relevant work experience, internal equity, and for positions represented by a labor union, the rules outlined in the collective bargaining agreement.

Pay

$24.26 (Hourly Rate)

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits providing tools and resources to improve physical, emotional, and financial well-being, including protection for unexpected life events (details)
• Flexible work options and a Reimbursable Well-Being Fund
• Total Rewards package supporting physical, mental, emotional, and financial well-being
• Comprehensive training and development opportunities, mentorship programs, educational support, and student loan repayment
• Volunteer opportunities in local communities
• Workforce-led resource groups driving inclusive change

About the Organization

Northwestern Medicine is a purpose-driven community of colleagues delivering world-class care, leading medical innovation and breakthrough research with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. The organization values diverse perspectives and experiences, fostering a commitment to equity and a culture of service.

Description

The Patient Care Technician reflects the mission, vision, and values of Northwestern Memorial, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines, and regulatory and accreditation standards. The primary function is to assist and support the Professional Registered Nurse in all aspects of direct and indirect patient care activities, functioning as a member of the unit staff under the direction and supervision of the professional Registered Nurse.

Responsibilities

Direct Patient Care Activities

• Assists with admission, transfer, and discharge process
• Takes and records temperature, pulse, respirations, weight (adults and/or neonates), height, and blood pressure
• Measures and records intake and output, including output from drains
• Applies cardiac monitor/oximetry and obtains EKG
• Adheres to infant security protocol (accurate assessment of band placement)
• Performs normal newborn hearing screening
• Obtains capillary blood glucose for adults and/or neonates
• Performs phlebotomy
• Applies Fetal Monitor equipment on pregnant patients
• Discontinues heplocks and foley catheters
• Administers enemas
• Collects specimens (urine, stool, blood, and sputum) on adults and/or neonates
• Makes rounds of patients, anticipates their needs, and observes newborns in the nursery
• Responds to patient call lights in a timely manner, especially emergency lights
• Distributes fresh drinking water and nourishments to patients
• Prepares patients for meals; assists or feeds patients as necessary
• Feeds normal newborns as assigned
• Provides morning care, bed baths, and evening care according to established Nursing Care Procedures
• Provides peri-care to appropriate patients
• Provides newborn care, including bath, dressing, obtaining footprints, assistance with feeding (bottle and breast), and glucose checks
• Makes occupied and unoccupied beds
• Ambulates patients and instructs on walker, cane, and crutch walking as appropriate for assigned unit
• Assists with pre- and post-operative care; positions patients as ordered; applies special equipment for safety; lifts and turns patients with proper and safe body mechanics and available resources
• Applies comfort and safety measures (side rails and call lights)
• Sets up oxygen and suction equipment and other respiratory equipment for adults and/or neonates
• Applies dressings to Stage I and Stage II skin breakdown
• Prepares patient room for MD or RN assessment, evaluation, diagnostic, and therapeutic procedures
• Assists with procedures in the normal newborn nursery as directed
• Transports patients, equipment, and/or supplies during urgent and emergent situations and to front door on discharge
• Responds to emergency situations, secures assistance, and initiates basic life support
• Reports observations and documents appropriately; promptly notifies RN of any change in patient condition
• Performs post-mortem care and transports bodies to the morgue when necessary
• Assumes responsibility for the care of patient’s prosthetic devices, hearing aids, dentures, eye glasses, etc.
• Follows established policies, procedures, and standards of care in all areas of practice

Indirect Patient Care

• Maintains a safe and clean environment, including temperature logs, defrosting and cleaning refrigerators, straightening linen, cleaning utility rooms, IV poles, scales, and returning equipment to SPD
• Performs duties delegated by the RN to facilitate patient care and the efficient operations of the assigned patient care unit
• Collects and inventories patient belongings on admission, transfer, and discharge
• Completes charges using appropriate documentation
• Orders supplies online or via appropriate requisitions and stocks in designated locations
• Obtains necessary equipment and supplies to facilitate patient care
• Assures room readiness for incoming patients
• Checks designated equipment for proper functioning
• Counts instruments and sterile trays sent and received from SEP as appropriate for assigned unit
• Stocks and removes linen from patient rooms
• Sets up and breaks down delivery tables
• Participates in staff meetings
• Demonstrates cost-effective approach to patient care in terms of equipment, supplies, and other resource use
• Participates in quality improvement activities
• Participates in daily/weekly/monthly QC’s
• Participates in orientation of new staff
• Performs related duties as assigned
• Uses established communication channels to resolve work-related problems
• Understands and consistently demonstrates principles of “Patient’s First” philosophy
• Carries out assigned tasks and activities on a shift basis, as delegated by the RN
• Assumes responsibility for meeting mandatory requirements

Requirements

• CNA Certification or currently enrolled in School of Nursing who has successfully completed basic clinical rotations
• CPR recognition by the American Heart Association (BLS for Healthcare Providers)
• Minimum of 90% correct on annual mandatory Health and Safety Training quizzes
• Unit-based recognition for Capillary Blood Glucose Monitoring
• High school diploma required; one year of college or nursing education or equivalent experience preferred
• Previous experience in a healthcare setting preferred with a demonstrated ability to relate to patients, family, nursing, and medical staff

Qualifications

Preferred: Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree.