ER Tech: Fast-Paced Patient Care & Vital Signs

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

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.