Emergency Department Technician Full Time MidShift

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Palos Park (IL); On-site; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking an Emergency Department Technician for full-time mid-shift (11:00 a.m. – 11:30 p.m.) in Palos Park, IL. The EDT supports registered nurses by providing direct patient care, wound care, ECGs, and phlebotomy, while maintaining documentation and patient safety.

Strong communication and a high school diploma are required, with CPR certification preferred. This role is a full-time position within a leading healthcare system, offering competitive benefits and

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assists nursing staff with direct patient care.
• Performs wound care and assists with splinting.
• Performs ECGs and phlebotomy per protocol.
• Records data and maintains patient care documentation.
• Transports patients and supplies as needed.
• Supports safety and comfort of patients and families.

Skills

Effective communication

Patient care experience

CPR Certification

Fast-paced environment

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Phlebotomy

ECG skills

Medical terminology

Job description

Emergency Department Technician Full Time MidShift

• Full-time
• Salary Range Minimum : $22.58
• Salary Range Maximum: $31.61
• Compensation: USD 22.58 - USD 31.61 - hourly

At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better health care, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. We pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, our goal is to take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better?

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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
• 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
• 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.

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
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

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.

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.

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.