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, Telemetry monitoring, Bladder scan
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
$42/hr–$68/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: Transplant coordination, Patient care, Clinical documentation, Interdisciplinary collaboration, Patient education
Evanston, Illinois, United States · On-site
$41/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: Physical therapy, Orthopedic rehabilitation, Musculoskeletal treatment, Vestibular rehabilitation, McKenzie method
McHenry, Illinois, United States · On-site
$19/hr–$26/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, Specimen collection, Patient care, Laboratory equipment maintenance, Quality control
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 care, Patient assessment, Care planning, Clinical competence, Interpersonal skills
Lake Forest, Illinois, United States · On-site
$40/hr–$64/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 education, Onboarding, Competency evaluation, Staff development, Nursing leadership
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: Occupational therapy, Acute care, Critical care, Patient evaluation, Treatment planning
Chicago, Illinois, United States · Remote OK
$154k–$277k/yr
Company Description About AbbVie AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a r…
Skills: Account management, Market access, Contracting, Strategic planning, Financial analysis
Geneva, Illinois, United States · On-site
$18/hr–$27/hr
Company Description Part Time 1pm-9:30pm with every other weekend. At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us a…
Skills: Customer service, Patient registration, Insurance verification, Data entry, Medical scheduling
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, EKG, Specimen collection, Bladder scan, Point of care testing
Batavia, 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: Gynecology oncology, Patient examination, Diagnosis, Treatment planning, Pelvic exams
Lake Forest, Illinois, United States · On-site
$38/hr–$53/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: Respiratory therapy, Patient assessment, Emergency management, Critical care, Respiratory protocols
Lake Forest, Illinois, United States · On-site
$19/hr–$28/hr
Company Description Casual, 9am-2pm at Lake Forest location with rotating to Grayslake location when need. At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This …
Skills: Aseptic techniques, Sterilization techniques, Infection control, Surgical instrumentation, Decontamination
Woodstock, Illinois, United States · On-site
$48/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 competence, Interpersonal skills
Geneva, 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, Personal care assistance, Critical thinking
Lake Forest, Illinois, United States · On-site
$18/hr–$23/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, EKG Operation, Specimen Collection, Bladder Scanning, Point of Care Testing
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, Clinical support, Specimen collection, EKG, Bladder scan
Lake Forest, Illinois, United States · On-site
$30/hr–$41/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: Power plant equipment maintenance, High pressure boiler operation, Chiller maintenance, Cooling tower maintenance, Electrical switchgear
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
$450k–$575k/yr
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: Cardiology, Patient care, Clinical medicine, Medical diagnosis, Patient assessment
Huntley, Illinois, United States · On-site
$63/hr–$82/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: Emergency medicine, Patient assessment, Clinical diagnosis, Patient education, Physical examination
Lake Forest, Illinois, United States • On-site
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The Patient Care Tech performs clinical functions such as specimen collection, EKG testing, and patient hygiene support under the direction of nursing staff. They also assist with patient safety, monitoring, and administrative tasks like managing admissions and electronic medical records.
Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and be a certified nursing assistant (CNA) listed on the Illinois registry or 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?
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:
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.®
Offices: 251 E Huron St, Chicago, Illinois 60611, US · 300 Randall Road, Geneva, Illinois 60134, US · 25 N. Winfield Road, Winfield, Illinois 60190, US · 660 N Westmoreland Rd, Lake Forest, Illinois 60045, US · 1 Kish Hospital Dr, DeKalb, Illinois 60115, US
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