Patient Care Tech-Northwestern Hospital Full-time and Part-time shifts
Core
Assist Registered Nurses in direct and indirect patient care activities, including vital signs, hygiene, specimen collection, and patient transport.
Role type
Patient Care Technician (Clinical Support)
Builds
Direct patient care support and unit operational efficiency
Domain
Healthcare / Hospital / Patient Care
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
CNA certification, BLS (CPR) certification, capillary blood glucose monitoring, phlebotomy, vital signs measurement, patient lifting and turning, specimen collection, equipment setup, basic life support
Preferred skills
Associate or Bachelor's degree, prior healthcare experience, nursing education
Technologies
Cardiac monitors, oximetry, fetal monitors, EKG machines, oxygen and suction equipment, phlebotomy supplies
Responsibilities
Assist with patient admission, transfer, and discharge; perform hygiene and feeding assistance; collect specimens and administer medications; monitor vital signs and apply medical devices; respond to emergency calls and initiate basic life support; maintain clean environment and manage supplies; transport patients and equipment.
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC