ED Paramedic: Critical Care & Rapid Response

Northwestern Medicine; Winfield (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine seeks an Emergency Department Technician IHR to support patient care in a fast-paced ED in Illinois. You will work under the supervision of RNs and physicians, performing monitoring, data collection, treatments, and procedures within your scope to ensure patient safety and comfort.

The ideal candidate holds an Illinois EMT-P or EMT-B license with at least one year of related experience, current BLS, and preferably ACLS/PALS.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Current EMT-P licensure in the State of Illinois or EMT-B licensure in the State of Illinois with at least one year of relative experience; including, but not limited to: Military experience, private ambulance company, fire department or healthcare setting
• CERT Basic Life Support certification preferred (minimum requirement).
• ACLS and PALS certifications are preferred to enhance qualification.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with basic care needs and report data to RN/physician.
• Administer treatments and procedures within scope; monitor vital signs and manage IVs as ordered.
• Identify changes in patient condition and notify RN/physician.

Skills

ACLS certification

PALS certification

Education

High School graduate or equivalent

EMT licensure in Illinois (EMT-P or EMT-B) with experience

CERT Basic Life Support

Job description

Northwestern Medicine seeks an Emergency Department Technician IHR to support patient care in a fast-paced ED in Illinois. You will work under the supervision of RNs and physicians, performing monitoring, data collection, treatments, and procedures within your scope to ensure patient safety and comfort.

The ideal candidate holds an Illinois EMT-P or EMT-B license with at least one year of related experience, current BLS, and preferably ACLS/PALS.