Emergency Room Technician, Comer Emergency Department - Full-Time, Nights

UChicago Medicine; Illinois; On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

UChicago Medicine's Comer Emergency Department in Hyde Park is seeking an Emergency Room Technician to support the nursing team and deliver high-quality patient care in a fast-paced, Level 1 pediatric and general ED. This is a 100% onsite role based in the greater Chicagoland area.

The ERT will transport patients, assist with procedures, perform point-of-care testing and EKG data transmission, maintain room readiness, and help with supplies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• C.N.A with phlebotomy certification or EKG experience, or
• M.A. with phlebotomy certification or EKG experience, or
• EMT-B or EMT-P required.
• Must have current Basic Life Support (BLS) 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 public.

Responsibilities

• Transporting patients throughout hospital as needed.
• Keep supplies and linen at par levels in assigned areas.
• Performing and maintaining POC testing and EKG, including QC and data transmission.
• Assisting RNs with patient care as needed within legal/policy limits.
• Sitting with medically/psychologically compromised patients.
• Maintaining a clean work environment by preparing ED rooms for next patient.
• Performs other duties assigned.

Skills

CNA with Phlebotomy

EMT-B/EMT-P

BLS Certification

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Phlebotomy Certification

EKG Experience

BLS

ACLS/PALS Preferred

Job description

Job Description

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

Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system, University of Chicago Medicine, as a Emergency Room Technician in the Comer Emergency Room department. Comer Children’s Hospital located in Hyde Park, is a state-of-the-art 172-bed hospital dedicated to caring for infants, children, teens and young adults. Comer Emergency Department is a 21-bed, Level 1 Pediatric Academic Trauma Center dedicated to providing high-quality, evidence-based care to the children of South Side of Chicago and beyond. With 2 trauma bays, 1 special procedures room and a dedicated resuscitation bay, we are equipped to handle the most critical situations. We are proud to be recognized as an exemplary pediatric emergency department, having received the Emergency Nurses Association’s prestigious Lantern Award for 2024-2027. 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, (0.9 FTE)
• Shift: Nights, 7p-730a, every other weekend required
• Work Location: Hyde Park
• Unit/Department: Comer Emergency Department
• CBA Code: 743 S&M

About Us

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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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