ER Technician - EMT/CNA with Fast-Paced Patient Care

Northwesternmedicine; McHenry (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a CNA/EMT-B certified professional to join our Emergency Department team in Illinois. You will assess patients of all ages, provide age-appropriate care, document problems with the care team, and transport patients safely.

The role requires strong communication, education for patients and families, and the ability to multitask during high-volume periods. Minimum HS diploma or GED and BCLS; preferred ACLS.

Qualifications

• Assess patients in all age groups and provide age-appropriate care.
• Identify, report and document patient problems with physicians and staff.
• Maintain communication with patients, families and healthcare teams.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients in all age groups and provide patient care based on age-appropriate needs.
• Identify, report, provide care and document patient problems in collaboration with physicians, nurses, and technical staff.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, physicians and other team members.
• Transport patients safely using appropriate devices.
• Educate patients and families using appropriate materials.
• Access hospital and ED information systems to support efficient service.
• Maintain growth through in-services and mandatory trainings.
• Support bedside reporting and hourly rounding.
• Remain flexible to role changes during ED interruptions and multitask during high volumes.
• Maintain current certification/licensure per state requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

CNA/EMT-B license

Patient care

Documentation

Team collaboration

Effective communication

Education

CNA certificate or EMT-B/P license or CMA with 5+ years of experience

High School Diploma or GED

BCLS

Job description

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a CNA/EMT-B certified professional to join our Emergency Department team in Illinois. You will assess patients of all ages, provide age-appropriate care, document problems with the care team, and transport patients safely.

The role requires strong communication, education for patients and families, and the ability to multitask during high-volume periods. Minimum HS diploma or GED and BCLS; preferred ACLS.