Patient Care Technician Neurosciences Intermediate Part time Days

Join Northwestern Medicine as a Patient Care Technician on our 26-bed Intermediate Medical Surgical Unit (3C) in the Neurosciences department. This fast-paced, high-acuity unit serves patients requiring intermediate-level care with a highly engaged staff committed to multidisciplinary bedside rounds and shared governance. You will work under the supervision of registered nurses, providing essential patient care activities and support to our clinical team.

Clinical Setting

The Intermediate Medical Surgical Unit is a 26-bed fast-paced environment caring for patients with complex medical and surgical conditions. The unit emphasizes collaborative, multidisciplinary care with active staff engagement in shared governance.

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 multitasking abilities while functioning effectively under stressful situations
• Apply critical thinking skills to prioritize and complete unit work quickly as patient and unit needs change
• Serve as liaison between patient care units and other patient-related departments
• Answer telephone, intercom, and call lights in a professional manner using appropriate telephone etiquette
• Communicate information to appropriate staff, family members, and 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

Part-time position, 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM with rotating weekends.

Required Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Phlebotomy experience
• Graduation from an accredited Nursing Assistant program
• Graduation from an accredited Phlebotomy course

Additional Requirements

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check including criminal history on newly hired team members. 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 local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

Benefits

Northwestern Medicine offers competitive benefits including tuition reimbursement, loan forgiveness, 401(k) matching, and lifecycle benefits. Detailed benefits information is available through the Northwestern Medicine careers portal. Benefits eligibility is determined by employment classification.