Patient Care Technician-SG4N Med Surg Full Time Days

About the role

Under the supervision of an RN, the Patient Care Tech performs basic patient care activities and reflects the mission, vision, and values of Northwestern Medicine, adhering to the organization's Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complying with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

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

Schedule

Full-time, 72 hours per pay period, day shift, 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. with alternating weekends and holidays.

Required Qualifications

• 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)

Preferred Qualifications

• Phlebotomy experience
• Graduate of an accredited Nursing Assistant program or Graduate of Phlebotomy course

Benefits

Northwestern Medicine offers 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, including tuition reimbursement, loan forgiveness, 401(k) matching, and lifecycle benefits.