ER Technician: Impactful Pediatric Trauma Care (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

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.