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Patient Care Technician

2 months ago

Chicago, Illinois, United States Northwestern Memorial Healthcare Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Patient Care Technician to join our team at Northwestern Memorial Healthcare. As a Patient Care Technician, you will play a vital role in providing exceptional patient care and support to our patients and families.

Key Responsibilities
  • Direct Patient Care
    • Assist with patient admissions, transfers, and discharges
    • Take and record vital signs, including temperature, pulse, respirations, weight, height, and blood pressure
    • Measure and record intake and output, including output from drains
    • Apply cardiac monitors and oximetry
    • Obtain EKGs and other diagnostic tests as ordered
    • Perform normal newborn hearing screening and other developmental assessments
    • Collect capillary blood glucose samples and perform phlebotomy
    • Apply fetal monitor equipment and discontinue heplocks and foley catheters
    • Administer enemas and collect specimens as needed
    • Provide morning care, bed baths, and evening care to patients
    • Assist with feeding and nourishment, including feeding normal newborns
    • Ambulate patients and instruct on walker, cane, and crutch walking
    • Assist with pre- and post-operative care, positioning patients, and applying special equipment
    • Apply comfort and safety measures, including side rails and call lights
    • Set up oxygen and suction equipment and other respiratory equipment
    • Apply dressings to Stage I and Stage II skin breakdown
    • Prepare patient rooms for MD or RN assessment, evaluation, diagnostic, and therapeutic procedures
    • Transport patients, equipment, and supplies as needed
    • Respond to emergency situations and initiate basic life support
    • Report observations and document patient care activities
  • Indirect Patient Care
    • Maintain a safe and clean environment, including temperature logs, refrigerator maintenance, and linen management
    • Perform duties delegated by the RN to facilitate patient care and unit operations
    • Collect and inventory patient belongings on admission, transfer, and discharge
    • Complete charges and order supplies as needed
    • Obtain necessary equipment and supplies to facilitate patient care
    • Assure room readiness for incoming patients
    • Check designated equipment for proper functioning
    • Count instruments and sterile trays sent and received from SPD
    • Stock and remove linen from patient rooms
    • Set up and break down delivery tables
    • Participate in staff meetings and quality improvement activities
    • Participate in daily, weekly, and monthly quality control activities
    • Participate in the orientation of new staff
    • Perform related duties as assigned
Requirements
  • CNA certification or currently enrolled in a nursing program with basic clinical rotations completed
  • CPR recognition by the American Heart Association (BLS for Healthcare Providers)
  • Minimum of 90% correct on annual mandatory Health and Safety Training quizzes
  • Unit-based recognition for Capillary Blood Glucose Monitoring
  • High school diploma required; one year of college or nursing education or equivalent experience preferred
  • Previous experience in a healthcare setting preferred, with a demonstrated ability to relate to patients, family, nursing, and medical staff
  • Physical demands required for this role include lifting/carrying up to 50 pounds and pushing/pulling forces up to 50 pounds