Patient Care Technician- Medical Surgical Observation Weekend Nights

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Patient Care Technician for weekend nights on a Medical Surgical Observation unit. In this role, you will work under the supervision of an RN to provide basic patient care activities and support the nursing team in delivering quality patient care.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic nursing care activities as delegated and supervised by an RN, including monitoring vital signs, taking blood glucose measurements, and recording intake and output
• Assist patients with personal care and activities of daily living, including bathing, grooming, and eating
• Report abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental, and emotional conditions to nursing staff
• Keep patients' rooms clean and orderly
• Demonstrate flexibility, organization, and multi-tasking abilities while functioning effectively in stressful situations
• Use critical thinking skills to prioritize and complete unit work as patient and unit needs change
• Serve as a liaison between patient care units and other patient-related departments
• Answer telephone, intercom, and call lights in a polite manner using appropriate telephone etiquette and communicate information to appropriate staff, family, or patients
• Manage overall unit workflow in concert with the charge RN and/or assistant manager as needed
• Perform pre-census activities and validate daily admission, discharge, and census lists as needed

Schedule

• Weekend nights

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• One of the following: nursing student who has completed one clinical rotation, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), or Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
• CPR - Basic Life Support certification

Physical Demands

• Lift and carry up to 50 pounds
• Push and pull force up to 50 pounds

Preferred Qualifications

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

Additional Requirements

• Background check required, including criminal history. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis in accordance with the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.