Emergency Room Tech-Full Time Nights

Northwestern Medicine; Grayslake (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Loan forgiveness

401(k) matching

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Grayslake, IL, is seeking an ER Technician to assist with patient care in an emergency room setting. Responsibilities include collecting specimens, performing laboratory tests, monitoring vital signs, and assisting with patient admissions and transfers. Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent, CNA or EMT-B certification, and CPR certification. This position offers a competitive benefits package, including tuition reimbursement and 401(k) matching.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• CNA or EMT-B certification required.
• CPR through the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Collects urine, stool, and sputum specimens.
• Performs laboratory tests including phlebotomy and glucose tests.
• Obtains and records vital signs.
• Performs 12 lead EKGs and recognizes basic arrhythmias.
• Assists with patient admissions, discharges, and transfers.
• Contacts various departments for diagnostic testing and results.

Job description

ER Technician

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.

Responsibilities

• Collects urine, stool and sputum specimens.
• Performs laboratory tests including phlebotomy, accucheck glucose test, urine pregnancy test, rapid strep test, specific gravity test and blood glucose test.
• Obtains and records vital signs.
• Performs 12 lead EKG's, recognizes basic arrhythmias, admits and discharges patients from the cardiac monitoring system.
• Irrigates wounds, applies dressings, bandages and splints.
• Assists with patient ambulation and positioning; assists with comfort activities and feeding patients as needed.
• Assists RN or physician with exams and minor procedures.
• Responds to emergencies seeking appropriate personnel for specific interventions.
• Administers simple oxygen masks or nasal cannulas.
• Primes IV bags and tubing; disconnects IV or Heplock.
• Transports patients to and from radiology for diagnostic testing.
• Transports blood and blood components to the laboratory.
• Assists with patient admissions, discharges and transfers; transports patients, belongings and equipment.
• Assists with post‑mortem care.
• Contacts various departments, other healthcare facilities and physician offices for diagnostic testing and results.
• Enters orders into the computer system.
• Maintains ER log book and statistics.
• Maintains ER charts, updating as information becomes available.
• Updates on‑call physician schedules for the emergency department.
• Ensures appropriate supplies are maintained in the storeroom; places routine and special orders as needed.

Qualifications

Required

• High School diploma or equivalent
• CNA or EMT‑B
• CPR through American Heart Association

Physical Demands

Physical demands required for this role include lift/carry up to 50 pounds and a push/pull force up to 50 pounds.

Preferred

• One year of experience

Additional Information

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

Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within the past 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.

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