Lake Forest, Illinois, United States · On-site
$18/hr–$24/hr
Company Description At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As…
Skills: Patient care, Specimen collection, EKG, Bladder scan, Point of care testing
Winfield, Illinois, United States · On-site
$34/hr–$55/hr
Company Description At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As…
Skills: Nursing, Patient assessment, Care coordination, Clinical documentation, Interpersonal skills
Winfield, Illinois, United States · On-site
$34/hr–$51/hr
Company Description At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As…
Skills: Mental health coordination, Clinical supervision, Case management, Patient care, Behavioral health
Libertyville, Illinois, United States · On-site
$19/hr–$25/hr
Company Description At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As…
Skills: Phlebotomy, Venipuncture, Specimen processing, Customer service, Communication
Chicago, Illinois, United States · Remote OK
$33/hr–$46/hr
Company Description At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As…
Skills: Clinical documentation, Medical coding, Quality auditing, Risk adjustment, Mortality review
Lake Forest, Illinois, United States · On-site
$21/hr–$29/hr
Company Description At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As…
Skills: Phlebotomy, Staff supervision, Scheduling, Training, Performance improvement
Winfield, Illinois, United States · On-site
$38/hr–$55/hr
Company Description At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As…
Skills: MRI safety, Patient screening, Diagnostic imaging, Contrast administration, Equipment maintenance
Palos Heights, Illinois, United States · On-site
$18/hr–$24/hr
Company Description At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As…
Skills: Patient care, Vital signs monitoring, Blood glucose measurement, Intake and output recording, Personal care assistance
Lake Forest, Illinois, United States · On-site
$34/hr–$55/hr
Company Description At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As…
Skills: Patient assessment, Nursing interventions, Phlebotomy, Medication administration, Vital signs monitoring
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
Company Description At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As…
Skills: Inventory management, Materials handling, Supply chain support, Linen management, Medical supply distribution
Lake Forest, Illinois, United States · On-site
$18/hr–$24/hr
Company Description At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As…
Skills: Patient care, Specimen collection, EKG, Bladder scan, Point of care testing
Sandwich, Illinois, United States · On-site
$30/hr–$44/hr
Company Description At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As…
Skills: Discharge planning, Social services, Case management, Patient assessment, Crisis intervention
Sandwich, Illinois, United States · On-site
$34/hr–$55/hr
Company Description At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As…
Skills: Nursing, Patient care, Phone triage, Medication administration, Care planning
Mchenry, Illinois, United States · Hybrid
$61/hr–$79/hr
Company Description At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As…
Skills: Neurosurgery, Patient care, Physical examinations, Clinical expertise, Surgical assist
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
$29/hr–$45/hr
Company Description At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As…
Skills: Revenue cycle management, Charge capture analysis, Price increase analysis, Charge master maintenance, Compliance auditing
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
$18/hr–$25/hr
Company Description At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As…
Skills: Patient flow management, Vital signs monitoring, Electrocardiogram (ECG), Venipuncture, Immunizations
Bloomingdale, Illinois, United States · On-site
$30/hr–$43/hr
Company Description At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As…
Skills: Radiography, Patient safety, Diagnostic imaging, Fluoroscopy, Radiation safety
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
$61/hr–$79/hr
Company Description At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As…
Skills: Acute stroke care, Patient assessment, Diagnosis, Treatment planning, Inpatient management
Winfield, Illinois, United States · On-site
$34/hr–$55/hr
Company Description Full-Time Days 7am-7:30pm with rotating weekends At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us…
Skills: Nursing, Patient assessment, Discharge planning, Care coordination, Clinical competence
Mchenry, Illinois, United States · On-site
$50/hr–$70/hr
Job Description **This is a Full Time, salaried position at 40 hours per week located at the McHenry clinic. Schedule is Monday through Friday. Experience preferred in the following specialties: Pediatrics (4+), Eating D…
Skills: Clinical psychology, Therapeutic interventions, Psychoeducation, Cognitive-behavioral therapy, Behavioral therapy
Lake Forest, Illinois, United States • On-site
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The Patient Care Tech performs clinical and patient care functions such as specimen collection, EKG testing, and patient rounding under the direction of an RN or physician. They also assist with patient hygiene, ambulation, and maintaining a safe clinical environment.
Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and be listed on the Illinois CNA Registry or be a nursing student who has completed one clinical rotation. A BLS certification through the American Heart Association is also required.
At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better health care, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. We pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, our goal is to take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better?
Please Note: Selected candidates will be assigned to one unit based on department needs and candidate fit. If an offer is presented, it will specify the department to which the candidate is being assigned.
The Patient Care Tech 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.
Performs a variety of clinical/patient care related functions, under the direction of the clinical RN or physician that provide support to patients and staff including but not limited to the following:
Additional Responsibilities as Safety Attendant/Telesitter Monitor
Additional Responsibilities under direction of department leadership include but not limited to:
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) 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.
Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.
We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.
Sign-on Bonus Eligibility (if sign-on bonus offered for position): Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.
Northwestern Medicine is the collaboration between Northwestern Memorial HealthCare and Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine around a strategic vision to transform the future of health care. It encompasses the research, teaching, and patient care activities of the academic medical center. Sharing a commitment to superior quality, academic excellence and patient safety, the organizations within Northwestern Medicine comprise a combined workforce of more than 33,000 among clinical and administrative staff, medical and science faculty and medical students. Northwestern Medicine is comprised of more than 200 locations throughout the region, with five Northwestern Medicine hospitals ranked among “America's Best” by U.S. News & World Report, 2025 – 2026, our legacy of better medicine continues. What makes us better, makes you better.®
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