Emergency Room Technician, Adult Emergency Department - Full-Time, Days

UChicago Medicine; Illinois; On-site; USD 36,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Chicago Medicine seeks an Emergency Room Technician for the Adult Emergency Department. The role supports RNs, transports patients, performs POC testing and EKGs, and assists in maintaining room readiness in a busy, adult ED.

Requirements include high school diploma, CNA with phlebotomy or EKG experience, EMT-B or EMT-P, and BLS certification. This is a full-time, on-site position based in the Hyde Park area.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• CNA with phlebotomy certification or EKG experience, or EMT-B or EMT-P.
• Must have current Basic Life Support certification (AHA).
• Ability to follow instructions and assist patients without direct supervision.
• Ability to interact effectively with patients, staff and the public.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients within the hospital.
• Maintain supplies and linen at par levels in assigned areas.
• Perform and document POC testing and EKG, including QC and data transmission.
• Assist RNs with patient care as needed per policy.
• Sit with medically/psychologically compromised patients.
• Prepare ED rooms for next patients; keep environment clean.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

CNA with phlebotomy

EMT-B

EMT-P

BLS certified

EKG experience

Patient care assistance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Point-of-care testing

Medical records/PHI handling

Job description

Job Description

Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system,

Job Description

Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system, University of Chicago Medicine, as a Emergency Room Technician in the Adult Emergency Room department. The Adult Emergency Department consists of 55 patient care rooms including a rapid assessment unit, six trauma/resuscitation suites and separate rooms for infection isolation, care of immune compromised patients, and psychiatric consultations. In the general care area, 45 rooms are fully equipped with critical care monitoring capabilities. The six trauma/resuscitation suites are immediately adjacent to the ambulance bay. The Adult Emergency Department champions its nurse's involvement in unit-based councils, quality initiatives, staff mentorship, and the pursuit of excellence in compassionately caring for a diverse population. This position is a 100% onsite opportunity. You will need to be based in the greater Chicagoland area.

The Emergency Room Technician assists and augments the registered nursing staff in providing high quality patient care in the Mitchell and Comer emergency rooms. The ERT must demonstrate the expertise and competency of all required skills in accordance with Illinois State law.

Essential Job Functions

• Transporting patients throughout hospital as needed
• Keeping supplies and linen at par levels in assigned areas.
• Performing and maintaining POC testing and EKG, which includes QC and transmitting of data.
• Assisting RN’s with patient care as needed and/or requested, within limits of the law and/or policy.
• Sitting with medically/psychologically compromised patients.
• Maintaining a clean work environment by preparing ED rooms for the next patient when necessary.
• Performs other duties assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• C.N.A with phlebotomy certification or EKG experience, or
• M.A. with phlebotomy certification or EKG experience, or
• EMT-B or EMT-P
• Must have current Basic Life Support certification through The American Heart Association
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions and perform a variety of patient assistance without direct supervision.
• Ability to interact effectively with patients, clinical staff, and the general public.

Preferred Qualifications

• ED experience highly preferred.
• ACLS/PALS certification.

Position Details

• Job Type/FTE: Full-Time
• Shift: Days, 7a-730p, every other weekend required
• Work Location: Hyde Park
• Unit/Department: Adult Emergency Department
• CBA Code: 743 S&M

About Us

We’ve been at the forefront of medicine since 1899. We provide superior healthcare with compassion, always mindful that each patient is a person, an individual. To accomplish this, we need employees with passion, talent and commitment… with patients and with each other. We’re in this together: working to advance medical innovation, serve the health needs of the community, and move our collective knowledge forward. If you’d like to add enriching human life to your profile, UChicago Medicine is for you. Here at the forefront, we’re doing work that really matters. Join us. Bring your passion.

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UChicago Medicine is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status and other legally protected characteristics.

As a condition of employment, all employees are required to complete a pre-employment physical, background check, drug screening, and comply with the flu vaccination requirements prior to hire. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered for flu vaccination consistent with applicable law.

Compensation & Benefits Overview

UChicago Medicine is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits. The pay range provided reflects the anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position.

The pay range is based on a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) and is reflective of current market data, reviewed on an annual basis. Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations, such as internal equity. Pay ranges for employees subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements are negotiated by the medical center and their respective union.

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