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Patient Care Technician

2 months ago


Lake Forest, Illinois, United States Northwestern Memorial Healthcare Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled Patient Care Technician to join our team at Northwestern Memorial Healthcare. As a Patient Care Technician, you will play a vital role in providing high-quality patient care and support to our patients and staff.

Key Responsibilities
  • Collects, labels, and transports specimens as assigned.
  • Obtains 12 lead EKGs.
  • Discontinues Saline Locks and Indwelling Urinary Catheters.
  • Discontinues Telemetry Monitoring packs.
  • Performs Bladder Scan.
  • Performs Point of Care Testing as appropriate.
  • Assists patients with personal hygiene and nutritional needs as identified on patient's plan of care.
  • Performs hourly patient rounding in collaboration with the clinical RN.
  • Obtains and documents patient care data as directed by the clinical RN and as noted in the plan of care.
  • Assists with patient ambulation and positioning as directed in the plan of care.
  • Assists the health care team members in meeting the individualized needs of the patient.
  • Responds to patient call lights and request for assistance in a professional and timely manner.
  • Assist the health care team in maintaining a clinical care environment that supports patient, family and staff safety.
  • Assists with post mortem care.
  • In collaboration with the Nursing Manager/Director, Clinical Nurse Specialists/Nurse Clinicians and NM Academy identifies and meets learning needs. Completes annual required training and updates knowledge through periodic in-services.
  • Participates in performance improvement activities that advance innovative processes to achieve unit targets and exceptional performance.
Additional Responsibilities
  • Maintains visual observation at all times with no distractions.
  • Provides prompt notification to care team if patient requires assistance.
  • Monitors and maintains patient environmental safety, and notifies care team if any hazards are discovered.
  • Performs care checks in accordance with care plan.
  • Follows appropriate policy.
Requirements
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Completion of an accredited CNA program and listed on the state of Illinois CNA Registry OR Successful completion minimally of Fundamentals of Nursing with 2 semesters of clinical rotations. Must provide written verification of successful completion of said rotations.
  • BLS through American Heart Association.
  • Physical Demands Requirement:
    • Physical demands required for this role include lift/carry up to 50 pounds and a push/pull force up to 50 pounds.