Emergency Department Technician Full Time MidShift

Northwestern Medicine; Palos Park (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking an Emergency Department Tech-Palos to assist the RN in patient care within the ED. The role involves wound care, ECGs, phlebotomy, specimen handling, and monitoring vitals and safety.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, prior patient care, and CPR certification. Preferred CNA or EMT-B, with strong customer service and ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Full-time with 72 hours per pay period, mid-shift.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous patient care experience required.
• CPR certification from American Heart Association required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist Registered Nurse in direct and indirect patient care activities.
• Provide wound care, assist with splinting and devices, and perform ECGs.
• Collect specimens, label and process per protocol, and perform bedside waived tests.
• Record vital signs, monitor cardiac rhythm, and document care in the medical record.
• Ensure clean, safe environment and assist with patient transport and hygiene.
• Respond to call lights promptly and participate in rounds and patient comfort measures.
• Perform CPR and morgue care as required.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Interpersonal skills

CPR certification

Phlebotomy

ECG skills

Fast-paced environment

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Certified Nurse Assistant or EMT-B (preferred)

College degree or health care interest (preferred)

Job description

Description

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The Emergency Department Tech-Palos reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

The Emergency Department Tech’s (EDT) primary function is to assist and support the Professional Registered Nurse in all aspects of direct and indirect patient care activities. The Emergency Department Tech (EDT) functions as a member of the unit staff under the direction and supervision of the professional Registered Nurse and ED Physician.

Responsibilities:

• Provides wound care
• Assists with splinting and orthopedic devices
• Performs ECGs
• Performs phlebotomy in addition to specimen collection (urine, stool, sputum)
• Labels and processes specimens according to established protocols and policies
• Performs bedside waived testing procedures and maintains annual competency
• Prepares patient and room for MD or RN assessment, evaluation, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures (work may require lifting and positioning of patients)
• Obtains vital signs and routinely reassess vital signs
• Applies cardiac monitor/pulse oximetry
• Collects and records intake and output
• Administers and assists with direct patient care and patient hygiene activities
• Makes rounds of patients and anticipates their needs
• Promptly answers patient’s call lights
• Applies comfort and safety measures
• Transports and/or retrieves patients, specimens, equipment and/or supply as needed
• Documents on medical record all patient care provided
• Performs CPR
• Performs morgue care
• Skills that are not approved for this position regardless if individual certification or licensure present:
  • IV initiation
  • Medication administration including code drugs
  • Intubation
  • Tracheal suctioning
• Completes all necessary duties to ensure a clean, safe, attractive work environment
• Cleans, organizes, and prepares patient rooms; notifies appropriate personnel for mopping, garbage disposal
• Maintains stock of patient care items according to standards, orders accordingly in EPIC
• Cleans and prepares for processing of equipment requiring sterilization

This position is full-time, 72 hours per pay period, mid-shift, 11:00 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. with alternating weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

Required:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Previous patient care experience
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• CPR Certification from the American Heart Association

Preferred:

• Certified Nurse Assistant or EMT-B certification
• Phlebotomy and ECG skills
• College degree or interest in health care field
• Strong customer service orientation
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Equal Opportunity

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Background Check

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events.

Please refer to the Benefits Eligibility by Employment Classification to determine benefits eligibility for job postings.

If sign-on bonus is included in a job posting eligibility is as followed:

Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign-on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position as a Registered Nurse at NM may be eligible.