ER Tech: Rapid Patient Care & Lab Support

Northwestern Medicine; Lake Forest (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Loan forgiveness

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine in Illinois seeks an ER Tech to support emergency care across our system. You will assist RNs and physicians, collect specimens, run basic tests, record vitals, and help move and comfort patients.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, CNA or EMT-B, and CPR certification. Prior clinical experience is preferred for success in our patient-first environment.

Qualifications

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

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.

Skills

CNA or EMT-B

CPR (AHA)

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Northwestern Medicine in Illinois seeks an ER Tech to support emergency care across our system. You will assist RNs and physicians, collect specimens, run basic tests, record vitals, and help move and comfort patients.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, CNA or EMT-B, and CPR certification. Prior clinical experience is preferred for success in our patient-first environment.