Benefits

* $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

Pay Starting at: $18.33 per hour based on experience

Northwestern Medicine is powered by a community of colleagues who are purpose-driven and committed to our mission to deliver world-class care. Here, you'll work alongside some of the best clinical talent in the nation leading the way in medical innovation and breakthrough research with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.

We recognize where you've been, and we support where you're headed. We celebrate diverse perspectives and experiences, which fuel our commitment to equity and culture of service.

Grow your career with comprehensive training and development opportunities, mentorship programs, educational support and student loan repayment.

* Create the life you envision for yourself with flexible work options, a Reimbursable Well-Being Fund and a Total Rewards package that support your physical, mental, emotional and financial well-being.

* Make a difference through volunteer opportunities we offer in local communities and drive inclusive change through our workforce-led resource groups.

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

Description

The schedule for this position is two 12-hour shifts 7p - 7:30a with every other weekend required. Float and shift differentials are applicable for the Resource Team PCT positions.

Float PCTs will be assigned to Medical/Surgical units including Cardiac/Telemetry, Neurology, Orthopedic/Oncology, Surgical and some Critical Care Step Down cases.

The Patient Care Technician 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, the Patient Care Tech performs basic patient care activities.

Responsibilities:

* 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 tending to personal care and activities of daily living, including bathing, grooming and 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 skills to successfully demonstrate the ability to prioritize and complete unit work quickly as the needs of the unit, patients and staff change.

* Serves as liaison between patient care units and all other patient related departments.

* Answers telephone, intercom and call lights in a polite manner using appropriate telephone etiquette and communicates information to the appropriate staff/family/patient.

* Manages the overall unit workflow in concert with the charge RN and/or assistant manager, on an as needed basis.

* Performs pre-census and validates daily admission, discharge and census lists, on an as needed basis.

Qualifications

Required:

* High School diploma or equivalent

* Nursing students who have completed one clinical rotation

* Certified Nursing Assistant, Certified Medical Assistant, Emergency Medical Technician, or nursing school students with one semester of clinical completed

* CPR - Basic Life Support via American Heart Association

Preferred:

* Phlebotomy experience

* Graduate of an accredited Nursing Assistant program or Graduate of Phlebotomy course

Equal Opportunity

Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/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 any other protected status.