Patient Care Technician Neurosciences Intermediate Part time Days

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Patient Care Technician for the Neurosciences Intermediate unit. This is a part-time position working 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM with rotating weekends on a 26-bed, fast-paced, high-acuity Medical-Surgical Intermediate unit (3C). You will work under the supervision of registered nurses to provide basic patient care and support the clinical team in delivering quality patient care.

Clinical Setting

The Neurosciences Intermediate unit is a 26-bed medical-surgical unit with high acuity patients. The unit maintains a highly engaged staff that is active in shared governance and committed to multidisciplinary rounds at the bedside.

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 patient rooms clean and orderly
• Demonstrate flexibility, organization, and multi-tasking abilities while functioning under stressful situations
• Utilize 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, and patients
• Manage overall unit workflow in concert with the charge RN and/or assistant manager as needed
• Perform pre-census and validate daily admission, discharge, and census lists as needed

Schedule

• Part-time position
• 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
• Rotating weekends required

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Current certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), or enrollment in nursing school with at least one semester of clinical completed
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Preferred Qualifications

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

Benefits

Northwestern Medicine offers a comprehensive benefits package including tuition reimbursement, loan forgiveness, 401(k) matching, and lifecycle benefits. For detailed benefits information, visit the Northwestern Medicine careers website. Benefits eligibility is determined by employment classification.

Background Check

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If offered a position, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis in accordance with all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.