Patient Care Technician Medical Center Full Time Nights

About the role

At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient‑first approach sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better health care, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system.

The position is located in the CDH Medical Care Center (4 A/B/C), a 24‑bed unit serving adult general medical and medical oncology patients. The patient population ranges from young adults (age 18) to geriatric. The majority of patients are admitted with gastrointestinal disorders and heart or lung conditions, ranging from acute episodes to chronic. Other diagnoses include uncontrolled metabolic disorders, infectious processes, skin integrity disorders, neurological and circulatory impairment, as well as secondary conditions such as kidney disease or diabetes.

Responsibilities

• Performs basic nursing care activities as delegated and supervised by an RN, including monitoring vital signs, taking blood glucose measurements, and recording intake and output.
• Assists patients with tending to personal care and activities of daily living, including bathing, grooming and eating.
• Reports abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental and emotional conditions to nursing staff.
• Assists with keeping patient rooms clean and orderly.
• Demonstrates flexibility, organization, and multi‑tasking.
• Able to function under stressful situations.
• Utilizes critical thinking skills to successfully demonstrate the ability to prioritize and complete unit work quickly as the needs of the unit, patients and staff change.
• Serves as liaison between patient care units and all other patient‑related departments.
• Answers telephone, intercom and call lights in a polite manner using appropriate telephone etiquette and communicates information to the appropriate staff/family/patient.
• Manages the overall unit workflow in concert with the charge RN and/or assistant manager, on an as needed basis.
• Performs pre‑census and validates daily admission, discharge and census lists, on an as needed basis.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Certified Nursing Assistant, Certified Medical Assistant, Emergency Medical Technician, or nursing school students with one semester of clinical completed
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)

Qualifications

• Phlebotomy experience (preferred)
• Graduate of an accredited Nursing Assistant program or Graduate of a Phlebotomy course (preferred)

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well‑being while providing protection for unexpected life events.

• Tuition reimbursement
• Loan forgiveness
• 401(k) matching
• Lifecycle benefits

Schedule

Full Time Nights 6:00 pm – 6:30 am with rotating weekends