Night ER Technician - Pediatric Trauma Center

UChicago Medicine; Illinois; On-site; USD 4,500 - 5,500; Full time

Job summary

UChicago Medicine is seeking an Emergency Room Technician for the Comer Emergency Department in Hyde Park. This 100% onsite role supports RNs and prepares ED rooms for incoming patients. The position requires CNA/M.A. with phlebotomy or EKG experience, EMT-B/P credentials, and BLS certification.

The ERT will transport patients, manage supplies, perform POC testing including ECG, and assist with patient care under supervision within legal parameters. Prior ED experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• C.N.A with phlebotomy certification or EKG experience, or
• M.A. with phlebotomy certification or EKG experience, or
• 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

C.N.A with phlebotomy

EMT-B or EMT-P

BLS certification

EKG experience

Strong communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

C.N.A./M.A. with phlebotomy/EKG experience

EMT-B/EMT-P credentials

Tools

POC testing equipment

ECG machinery

Job description

UChicago Medicine is seeking an Emergency Room Technician for the Comer Emergency Department in Hyde Park. This 100% onsite role supports RNs and prepares ED rooms for incoming patients. The position requires CNA/M.A. with phlebotomy or EKG experience, EMT-B/P credentials, and BLS certification.

The ERT will transport patients, manage supplies, perform POC testing including ECG, and assist with patient care under supervision within legal parameters. Prior ED experience is preferred.