Emergency Department Care Aide — Fast-Paced Hospital Team

Northwestern Memorial Hospital; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago seeks an Emergency Department Assistant to perform direct and indirect patient care within a fast-paced ED setting. You will work under the ED RN/MD supervision, supporting patient flow and multi-disciplinary team coordination.

The role requires a High School diploma or equivalent, prior patient care experience, and CPR certification. Preferred skills include phlebotomy and ECG proficiency, enabling comprehensive bedside care and rapid response in

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous patient care experience required with demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• CPR certification from American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct and indirect patient care in the Emergency Department.
• Assists ED team, coordinates patient flow, and supports shift operations.
• Performs CPR and assists with admissions, transfers, and discharge processes.

Skills

Previous patient care experience

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

CPR certification

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Phlebotomy

ECG

Job description

Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago seeks an Emergency Department Assistant to perform direct and indirect patient care within a fast-paced ED setting. You will work under the ED RN/MD supervision, supporting patient flow and multi-disciplinary team coordination.

The role requires a High School diploma or equivalent, prior patient care experience, and CPR certification. Preferred skills include phlebotomy and ECG proficiency, enabling comprehensive bedside care and rapid response in