Emergency Room Tech- Full Time Nights

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Lake Forest (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking an ER Tech to support the emergency department by collecting specimens, performing basic lab tests, recording vital signs, and assisting with patient care and comfort.

The role requires a High School diploma or equivalent, CNA or EMT-B certification, and CPR (American Heart Association). Preferred is one year of experience; this position emphasizes teamwork, compliance with ethics standards, and accurate documentation.

Qualifications

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

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 EKGs; 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 order 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.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

CNA or EMT-B

CPR Certification

Job description

• Compensation: USD 22.58 - USD 29.35 - hourly

Company Description

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?

Job Description

The ER Tech 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.

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 order 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

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.

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.