Emergency Department Technician-Part Time Evenings

Northwesternmedicine; McHenry (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking an Emergency Department Technician to support patient care in a fast-paced ED. Responsibilities include assisting physicians and nurses, monitoring patients, transporting them safely, and documenting care details.

The role requires CNA/EMT-B/CMA certification (or equivalent), a high school diploma or GED, and BCLS; ACLS preferred. This is an on-site position with a focus on teamwork and safety across age groups.

Qualifications

• CNA certificate or current EMT-B/P license or CMA with 5+ years of experience.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• BCLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients across age groups and provide age-appropriate care.
• Report and document patient problems with the care team.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and staff.
• Transport patients safely using appropriate devices.
• Educate patients and families using suitable materials.
• Access hospital and ED information systems to support care.
• Participate in mandatory in-services and educational activities.
• Support bedside reporting and hourly rounding.
• Demonstrate flexibility with role changes during shifts.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

CNA/EMT-B/CMA certification

High School Diploma or GED

BCLS certification

Job description

The Emergency Department Technician NWR position reflects the mission, vision, and values of Northwestern Medicine, 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 Paramedic provides patient care within a defined scope of practice that includes patient care, monitoring and observation, specified treatments and procedures; provision of environmental and personal safety and effective communication.

Responsibilities

• This position demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to assess patients in all age groups; demonstrates ability to provide patient care based on each patient's age appropriate needs.
• Identifies, reports, provides care and documents patient problems in collaboration with the physicians, nurses, and the technical staff.
• This position demonstrates effective communication skills with patients, their families, physicians, and other healthcare team members.
• This position demonstrates the ability to transport patients safely, utilizing transport devices appropriately.
• This position assists the Emergency physicians, nurses, and technical staff in providing appropriate patient education both including the use of appropriate educational materials.
• This position demonstrates the ability to access the hospital and Emergency Department information systems in order to provide efficient service to physicians, nurses, and technologists.
• Maintains personal growth and development through mandatory in-services, meetings. Skill's Days, and other educational opportunities
• Supports the organizational requirement of Bedside Reporting and Hourly Rounding.
• The position demonstrates flexibility regarding changes in role responsibilities during possible interruptions in the Emergency setting. Demonstrates the ability to multitask efficiently and continue to provide high quality service to patients, including and especially during high volume times.
• Maintains a current certification or licensure by meeting specific state requirements
• Performs other duties as assigned

Required

• CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) certificate or current EMT-B/P license or CMA (Certified Medical Assistant) with 5+ years of experience
• High School Diploma or GED
• BCLS

Preferred

• ACLS certification

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 visit our Benefits section to learn more.

Sign-on Bonus Eligibility (if sign-on bonus offered for position)

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 at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.