ER Technician — Nights, Onsite Patient Care Advocate

UChicago Medicine; Illinois; On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Chicago Medicine is seeking an Emergency Room Technician for the Adult Emergency Department in Hyde Park. This 100% onsite role supports RN staff with patient care, transports patients, and maintains ED readiness, including EKG and point-of-care testing.

Ideal candidates hold CNA with phlebotomy or EKG experience, EMT certification, or MA with related credentials, and must maintain BLS. The position emphasizes teamwork with clinicians and a compassionate approach to diverse

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• CNA with phlebotomy certification or EKG experience, or MA with phlebotomy certification or EKG experience.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

EMT-B/EMT-P

CNA with phlebotomy

EKG experience

BLS (American Heart Association)

Job description

University of Chicago Medicine is seeking an Emergency Room Technician for the Adult Emergency Department in Hyde Park. This 100% onsite role supports RN staff with patient care, transports patients, and maintains ED readiness, including EKG and point-of-care testing.

Ideal candidates hold CNA with phlebotomy or EKG experience, EMT certification, or MA with related credentials, and must maintain BLS. The position emphasizes teamwork with clinicians and a compassionate approach to diverse