Emergency Department Paramedic Technician (3pm-3am)

Northwestern Medicine; Winfield (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking an Emergency Department Technician to support patient care in a fast-paced ED under RN/physician supervision. The role includes monitoring patients, performing procedures within scope, and communicating changes to the care team.

Hours are 3pm–3am with an every third weekend rotation. Candidates must hold EMT licensure and BLS, with a commitment to safety, quality care and teamwork in a busy hospital.

Qualifications

• Current EMT P license without restrictions or EMT B within at least one (1) year relative experience in a similar capacity; including, but not limited to: Military experience, private ambulance company, fire department or healthcare setting
• High School graduate or equivalent
• CERT Basic Life Support

Responsibilities

• The Paramedic functions under the direction of the Emergency Nurse (RN) and Physician. The Paramedic will also be responsible to collect pertinent data within their certification scope of responsibilities and report these clinical findings to the RN and Physicians.
• Assists patients with basic care needs and any other duties related to the well-being of the patient following established nursing policies and procedures.
• Prioritizes patient care activities based on patient needs and unit activity under the direction of the Clinical Shift Coordinator and/or Relief Charge Nurse.
• Administers treatments and various procedures (within their scope of practice) to patients as ordered by the physician and directed by the Professional Nursing Staff including but not limited to: Vital signs; Orthostatic blood pressures; Attaches cardiac monitor; Obtains 12 lead ECG; Identifies abnormal cardiac rhythms and life threatening arrhythmias, pulse oximetry, capnography; Oxygen administration including nasal cannula, oxy mask, non rebreather mask; Obtains finger stick blood sugar and specimen collections such as urine or stool or wound; Wound care; Sterile technique glove application and tray set up; Aseptic technique and wound cleansing; Wound dressings steri strips; tube gauze; dry gauze; Telfa/adaptic; antibiotic ointment application; cold and sterile saline burn dressings; Assists with OB/GYN care; Assists physician with exam; Obtain visual acuity; Eye care including eye irrigation and eye patch application; Orthopedic care and applications including splints wraps immobil

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Effective communication

Medical documentation

Education

EMT-P license

EMT-B certificate

High School diploma

CERT Basic Life Support

Tools

ACLS

PALS

Job description

Northwestern Medicine is seeking an Emergency Department Technician to support patient care in a fast-paced ED under RN/physician supervision. The role includes monitoring patients, performing procedures within scope, and communicating changes to the care team.

Hours are 3pm–3am with an every third weekend rotation. Candidates must hold EMT licensure and BLS, with a commitment to safety, quality care and teamwork in a busy hospital.