Emergency Department Tech — Evening/Night Shift

Hugh Chatham Health; Park Ridge (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental and vision

Retirement plan

Educational assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking candidates for a part-time position in the Adult ED scheduling 3p-3a, 24 hours per week. The role involves assisting physicians and nurses with technical patient care, including phlebotomy, transport, monitoring, wound care, and lab specimen collection.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, typically 1 year of experience, and licensure options such as CNA/EMT/BLS. Proficiency with EHR and strong communication skills are essential for effective teamwork and

Qualifications

• Basic computer skills and the ability to work with EHR.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with physicians, staff, patients and their families.
• Ability to effectively manage time and priorities.
• High level of attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assists the physicians and registered nurses in providing technical care of the patients by performing phlebotomy, transporting patients to other departments, placing patient on cardiac and vital sign monitors, performs wound care and obtains lab specimens.
• Documents information/procedures and promptly communicates observations, concerns and needs of the patient to the registered nurse.
• Processes daily patient charges and/or related procedure through the Electronic Health record (EHR).
• Collaborates with physicians to support communications required to facilitate patient care. Coordinates and facilitates all forms of communications (phone, verbal, paging, electronic, fax, and EMS system).
• Maintains a clean and safe working environment, following department safety policies and standard precautions.
• Monitors equipment and troubleshoots minor problems. Arranges repair of major malfunctions.
• Performs various patient positioning and transporting duties, which require lifting and pushing/pulling, while utilizing proper technique.
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

High School Graduate

Tools

Electronic Health Record (EHR)

Job description

Advocate Health is seeking candidates for a part-time position in the Adult ED scheduling 3p-3a, 24 hours per week. The role involves assisting physicians and nurses with technical patient care, including phlebotomy, transport, monitoring, wound care, and lab specimen collection.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, typically 1 year of experience, and licensure options such as CNA/EMT/BLS. Proficiency with EHR and strong communication skills are essential for effective teamwork and