Immediate Care Technician-Immediate Care Center Crystal Lake Full Time Days

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare; Crystal Lake (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare is seeking an Immediate Care Technician for the Crystal Lake clinic. This full-time role supports physicians and APPs by streamlining patient flow, preparing exam rooms, and handling related administrative tasks.

The position requires CMA or EMT certification and provides opportunities to participate in a wide range of clinical procedures. The role involves 3 twelve-hour shifts per week, with weekend and holiday coverage, and may require floating to other

Qualifications

• Must be CMA or EMT.
• Experience assisting with patient flow and exam-room prep.
• Ability to obtain and record vital signs accurately.

Responsibilities

• Escort patients to exam rooms and identify patients.
• Obtain accurate vital signs per standards.
• Document visit reason, allergies, and history.
• Inform MD/APP of significant changes or acute symptoms.
• Set up equipment and prepare rooms for next patient.
• Assist with referrals, transfers and discharge processes.
• Assist with ECG, venipuncture, immunizations, and sterile procedures.
• Handle prescriptions as directed by MD/APP.

Skills

CMA/EMT

Patient care

Vital signs

Documentation

Education

CMA or EMT certification

Tools

ECG

Venipuncture

Immunizations

CLIA waived testing

Job description

Immediate Care Technician-Immediate Care Center Crystal Lake Full Time Days

• Full-time
• Salary Range Minimum : $20.50
• Salary Range Maximum: $26.65
• Compensation: USD 20.5 - USD 26.65 - hourly

At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better health care, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. We pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, our goal is to take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better?

**This is a Full Time position at 36 hours per week for the Immediate Care Center located at the Crystal Lake clinic. This would be 3, 12hr shifts from 7:45am-8:15pm with weekend and holiday coverage requirement. Floating to other clinics may be required. Must be a CMA or EMT.**

Immediate Care Technician reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

The Immediate Care Technician supports physicians (MD) and advance practice providers (APP) by facilitating patient flow, assisting with various patient care activities, and performing related administrative functions. This role is responsible for ensuring efficient patient flow; maintaining neat, clean and safe patient care areas; promoting patient satisfaction by interacting with patients in a professional, friendly manner; safeguarding patient confidentiality.

Responsibilities:

Description

Assures efficient patient flow through the site:

• Escorts patient to exam room, identifies patient with 2 identifiers and prepares patient for examination.
• Obtains accurate vital signs, per organization standards.
• Documents reason for visit and updates/confirms, allergies, smoking history and pharmacy information.
• Promptly informs the MD/APP of any significant change in vital signs or acute symptoms.
• Anticipates/sets up equipment or supplies needed for visit.
• Cleans and prepares exam room for next patient.
• Responds to needs to expedite visits and maintain flow of patients and prioritize tasks accordingly.
• Assists with referrals, transfers and discharge processes.

Assists MD/APP with medical and surgical procedures in accordance with established protocols such as:

• Electrocardiogram (ECG), venipuncture, immunizations, setting up procedure trays, specimen. collection and/or Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) waived testing, wound care, splinting, as directed by MD/APP.
• Call-in or electronically send prescriptions as directed by the MD/APP.

Provides high quality care by:

• Prepares and stocks all exam rooms in treatment area by following established protocols for disinfecting and sterilizing equipment and instruments.
• Participates in environmental safety rounds.
• Ensures medication cabinets are locked appropriately.
• Monitors and maintains equipment and instruments according to clinic guidelines.
• Assists in ordering supplies and correctly disposes of all expired items.