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 Wellness Technician II 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.

Under the direction of the Wellness Manager, the Wellness Technician II promotes and educates Wellness and Prevention programs and screenings for assigned client companies impacting employees health within the client company. This role facilitates operations and administration of Health Evaluation screenings, programming and education.

Responsibilities:

• Leads wellness screening team in the administration and all operations of Health Evaluations and other screening events.
• Acts as main point of contact to external clients/patients.
• Clinicals include: blood pressure, body composition, registration, phlebotomy assistance, fingerstick, EKG, balance screens, concussion and more.
• Instructor for education at assigned locations; classes to include but not limited to Bloodborne Pathogens, CPR, First Aid as credentialed by appropriate Health Associations, Stress Management, Smoking Cessation, and other short subject Wellness-related topics.
• Supports and leads administration for system-wide programs such as Youth Residency and Community Benefit events.
• Selling and promotion of all health screening packages to companies under the guidance of Wellness Manager and assisted by Corporate Health Sales Team Manager.
• Designs, creates budget and implements new, innovative wellness programs for both internal and external clients, as well as encouraging growth in programming and participation within current client locations and new clients as assigned. Responsible for tracking and measuring outcomes.
• Educates clients on immediate outcomes during health risk assessment through coachable moments and wellness coaching background.
• Keeps required records for Education classes as required by health associations. Maintains records required for regulatory and statistical purposes.
• Assist in special events for programs such as Health Fairs and Health Expos.
• Role models system values, customer service focus and organization standards in daily interactions.
• Adheres to and is responsible for the safety standard of Northwestern Medicine including the completion of the mandatory organizational safety standards on an annual basic
• Maintains confidentiality for our patients and their families as outlined in the Northwestern Confidentiality Policy and shows the same level of respect for every Associate within Northwestern
• This position performs other duties as assigned.

Required:

• Bachelors degree in Education, Public Health, Health Management or related field
• Applicable clinical experience
• Demonstrates ability to teach and work effectively with adult learners
• Possesses good communication skills both verbal and written
• Minimum 2 years experience in health, wellness, fitness or related field

Preferred:

• Phlebotomy Certification
• CPR instructor Certification
• CHES, Fitness, Dietetics, Heath Coaching certification

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.

Background Check

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 Disclosure

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. 

Benefits

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: 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.