ED Tech - Full Time 11:00 am to 11:30 pm

Advocate Health • Libertyville, IL

5d • $22 - $33 • Onsite

About The Position

The ED Tech assists physicians and registered nurses with technical patient care in the Emergency Department. Duties include phlebotomy, transporting patients, applying cardiac and vital-sign monitors, wound care, Foley catheter insertion, and collecting lab specimens. IV starts may be performed when permitted by state regulations. The role documents procedures and observations, communicates patient concerns and needs to registered nurses, processes patient charges in the Electronic Health Record, and coordinates communications that support patient care.

The ED Tech helps maintain a clean and safe work environment, monitors equipment and troubleshoots minor issues, and arranges repairs for major malfunctions. The position also involves patient positioning and transportation, including lifting and pushing or pulling. The incumbent must provide age-appropriate care in accordance with departmental policies and procedures and maintain required hospital-based certifications and education.

This is a full-time position scheduled for three days per week, approximately 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., with every-third-weekend and rotating-holiday coverage. The listed hours are 36 per week.

Requirements

• High school graduate.
• Typically requires 1 year of experience.
• Must hold one of the following: Nurse Aide status in good standing on the applicable State Registry; an EMT Basic, EMT Basic Intravenous, EMT Intermediate, or EMT Paramedic license issued through the national registry or applicable state; or completion of an accredited or approved Medical Assistant program.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification from the American Heart Association must be obtained within 6 months unless the department leader determines it is not required.
• Basic computer skills and ability to work with an Electronic Health Record.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with physicians, staff, patients, and families.
• Ability to maintain skills and recertification as required by regulation and the organization.
• Ability to manage time and priorities effectively.
• High level of attention to detail.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above the shoulders, and twist frequently during the work shift.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds from floor to waist, lift up to 20 pounds overhead, and carry up to 40 pounds a reasonable distance.
• Ability to push or pull with 30 pounds of force and perform a sliding transfer of 150 pounds with a second person present.
• Ability to use foot pedals on carts or machines and to wear gloves, goggles, and gowns as needed.
• Functional sight and hearing.
• Ability to operate all equipment necessary to perform the job.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians and registered nurses with technical patient care, including phlebotomy, patient transportation, cardiac and vital-sign monitoring, wound care, Foley catheter insertion, and obtaining lab specimens; perform IV starts when permitted by state regulations.
• Document information and procedures and promptly communicate patient observations, concerns, and needs to the registered nurse.
• Process daily patient charges and related procedures through the Electronic Health Record.
• Collaborate with physicians and coordinate communications by phone, verbally, paging, electronically, fax, and through the EMS system to facilitate patient care.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment in accordance with department safety policies and standard precautions.
• Monitor equipment, troubleshoot minor problems, and arrange repairs for major malfunctions.
• Position and transport patients, using proper techniques for lifting and pushing or pulling.
• Provide care appropriate to patients' ages and demonstrate knowledge of growth and development across the life span.
• Maintain skills, recertifications, and annual educational requirements for hospital-based certifications.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program
• Premium pay such as shift and on-call pay, based on the teammate's position
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED