Emergency Dept Tech & EMT-B - Acute Patient Care

Northwesternmedicine; Woodstock (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine in Illinois seeks an Emergency Department Technician (NWR) to support ED physicians and staff, monitor patients, and ensure safe, efficient care. The role emphasizes teamwork, patient safety, and effective communication within a fast-paced environment.

Required credentials include CNA, EMT-B or CMA with 5+ years experience, High School Diploma/GED, and BCLS; ACLS is preferred. Flexibility for weekends and holidays is expected in this role, which aligns with our ethics and

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assess patients across age groups and provide age-appropriate care
• Identify, report and document patient problems in collaboration with physicians, nurses and staff
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, physicians and healthcare team
• Safely transport patients using appropriate devices
• Assist physicians, nurses and staff in patient education using suitable materials
• Access hospital and ED information systems to support timely service
• Maintain personal growth through mandatory in-services and trainings
• Support bedside reporting and hourly rounding
• Be flexible with changes in responsibilities during high-volume periods
• Maintain current certification/licensure per state requirements
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

CNA certification

EMT-B license

CMA with 5+ years experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

BCLS

ACLS certification

Job description

Northwestern Medicine in Illinois seeks an Emergency Department Technician (NWR) to support ED physicians and staff, monitor patients, and ensure safe, efficient care. The role emphasizes teamwork, patient safety, and effective communication within a fast-paced environment.

Required credentials include CNA, EMT-B or CMA with 5+ years experience, High School Diploma/GED, and BCLS; ACLS is preferred. Flexibility for weekends and holidays is expected in this role, which aligns with our ethics and