Observation Patient Care Technician Part Time

7 days ago


Lake Forest, Illinois, United States Northwestern Medicine Full time
About This Role

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

Key Responsibilities
  • Collects, labels, and transports specimens as assigned.
  • Obtains 12 lead EKG's.
  • 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.
Equal Opportunity Employer

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.



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