Emergency Dept Aide: Hands-On Patient Care

Northwestern Medicine; Chicago (IL); Sur place; USD 42 000 - 64 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Northwestern Medicine in Chicago is seeking an Emergency Department Assistant to support RPN and ED physicians in direct and indirect patient care within a busy ED.

You will assist with wound care, vital signs, specimen collection, ECGs, phlebotomy, and stretcher transfers, ensuring safety and timely patient flow. This role emphasizes teamwork, communication, and adherence to department protocols.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; CPR certification required.
• Previous patient care experience with effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Phlebotomy and ECG skills preferred.

Responsabilités

• Follows policies and standards of care; assists healthcare team and coordinates patient flow.
• Performs wound care, dressing applications, splinting, and immobilization assistance.
• Performs ECGs, phlebotomy, specimen processing, and bedside waived testing.
• Assists with admission, transfer, discharge; documents care in medical records.
• Ensures patient safety, comfort, and timely care; transports patients and equipment as needed.

Connaissances

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

CPR certification

Formation

High School diploma or equivalent

CPR certification from American Heart Association

Outils

Powerchart

ECG

Phlebotomy

Description du poste

Northwestern Medicine in Chicago is seeking an Emergency Department Assistant to support RPN and ED physicians in direct and indirect patient care within a busy ED.

You will assist with wound care, vital signs, specimen collection, ECGs, phlebotomy, and stretcher transfers, ensuring safety and timely patient flow. This role emphasizes teamwork, communication, and adherence to department protocols.