ED Technician – Impactful Care, Growth & Benefits

Northwestern Medicine; McHenry (IL); On-site; USD 31,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment

Professional development

Wellbeing fund

401(k) matching

Medical/dental/vision coverage

Life insurance

Salary increase + incentive bonus

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine's Emergency Department Technician NWR role offers hands-on patient care in a fast-paced ED environment. The position supports physicians, nurses and staff across all ages, with a focus on safety, communication, and documentation. Evenings: 10am–10:30pm.

Requires CNA/EMT-CMA credentials with 5+ years experience or CMA, High School diploma, BCLS; ACLS preferred. Northwestern Medicine provides comprehensive benefits, tuition reimbursement, loan repayment, and a Total Rewards

Qualifications

• CNA certificate or EMT-B/P license or CMA with 5+ years of experience.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• BCLS.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients in all age groups and provide patient care based on age-appropriate needs.
• Identify, report, and document patient problems in collaboration with physicians, nurses, and tech staff.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, physicians, and other healthcare team members in all situations.
• Safely transport patients using appropriate devices.
• Assist ED physicians, nurses, and staff in providing patient education using suitable materials.
• Access hospital and ED information systems to provide efficient service to clinicians.
• Participate in mandatory trainings, in-services, and educational opportunities to maintain competencies.
• Support Bedside Reporting and Hourly Rounding as part of patient care.
• Remain flexible with role changes during interruptions and handle high-volume periods effectively.
• Maintain current CNA/EMT/CMA licensure per state requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

CNA certificate

EMT-B/P license

CMA with 5+ years experience

High School Diploma or GED

BCLS

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CNA certificate or CMA with 5+ years experience

EMT-B/P license

Job description

Northwestern Medicine's Emergency Department Technician NWR role offers hands-on patient care in a fast-paced ED environment. The position supports physicians, nurses and staff across all ages, with a focus on safety, communication, and documentation. Evenings: 10am–10:30pm.

Requires CNA/EMT-CMA credentials with 5+ years experience or CMA, High School diploma, BCLS; ACLS preferred. Northwestern Medicine provides comprehensive benefits, tuition reimbursement, loan repayment, and a Total Rewards