ED Tech: Critical Patient Care & Support

Advocate Health Care; Libertyville (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health Care in Libertyville, IL seeks aMedical Assistant or equivalent to support physicians and nurses in direct patient care. Responsibilities include phlebotomy, transporting patients, wound care, Foley catheter placement (where allowed by state), and IV starts under scope guidelines.

Candidates should have a high school diploma and about one year of healthcare experience. AHA BLS certification is required within 6 months unless exempted by leadership.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Typically requires 1 year of healthcare-related experience.
• Must meet licensure/certification requirements (Nurse Aide, EMT, or Medical Assistant pathways) as applicable.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 6 months unless exempted by leadership.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians and registered nurses with technical patient care, including phlebotomy, patient transport, wound care, Foley catheter insertions, and IV starts where permitted by state law.
• Document procedures and relay observations to the registered nurse.
• Process daily patient charges and related procedures in the EHR.
• Coordinate communications among departments to support patient care.
• Maintain a safe, clean work environment and monitor equipment.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Vital signs monitoring

EHR proficiency

Interpersonal communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

High School Graduate

Job description

Advocate Health Care in Libertyville, IL seeks aMedical Assistant or equivalent to support physicians and nurses in direct patient care. Responsibilities include phlebotomy, transporting patients, wound care, Foley catheter placement (where allowed by state), and IV starts under scope guidelines.

Candidates should have a high school diploma and about one year of healthcare experience. AHA BLS certification is required within 6 months unless exempted by leadership.