Patient Care Technician-Inpatient Nursing Rotating Shifts

Overview

The salary range for this position is $18.14 - $24.49 (Hourly Rate). Placement within the salary range is dependent on factors such as relevant work experience and internal equity. For union-represented positions, placement within the salary range is guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.

Northwestern Medicine offers a wide range of benefits to support physical, emotional, and financial well-being, and protection for unexpected life events. Learn more about Benefits at the provided site.

Northwestern Medicine is powered by a community of colleagues who are purpose-driven and committed to delivering world-class care. You will work alongside clinical talent leading medical innovation and breakthrough research in partnership with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.

We recognize where you’ve been and support where you’re headed. We celebrate diverse perspectives and experiences that fuel our commitment to equity and a culture of service. We offer comprehensive training and development opportunities, mentorship programs, educational support, and student loan repayment. We provide flexible work options and a Total Rewards package to support well-being. We offer volunteer opportunities in local communities and encourage inclusive change through workforce-led resource groups.

From discovery to delivery, help shape the future of medicine.

• $10,000 Tuition Reimbursement per year ($5,700 part-time)
• $10,000 Student Loan Repayment ($5,000 part-time)
• $1,000 Professional Development per year ($500 part-time)
• $250 Wellbeing Fund per year ($125 for part-time)
• Matching 401(k)
• Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Annual Employee Salary Increase and Incentive Bonus
• Paid time off and Holiday pay

The Patient Care Tech reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards. Under the supervision of an RN, performs basic patient care activities.

Current Available Opportunities on the below units:

• Cardiac Telemetry
• Inpatient Rehab (Woodstock location) - Rehab Technician
• Medical Surgical Observation
• Medical Surgical Oncology
• Neuro Telemetry

12-hour shifts:
Days 7am-7:30pm and Nights 7pm-7:30am, every other weekend, holiday scheduling. Part Time and Full Time opportunities available.

• 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 personal care and activities of daily living (bathing, grooming, 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 to prioritize and complete unit work as needs change.
• Serves as liaison between patient care units and other related departments.
• Answers telephone, intercom, and call lights politely and communicates information to staff, family, or patient.
• Manages overall unit workflow in coordination with the charge RN and/or assistant manager where needed.
• Performs pre-census and validates daily admission, discharge, and census lists as needed.

Required:

• 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:

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

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or…