ED Tech - Full Time 7a-7p

Advocate Health•Libertyville, IL

1d•$22 - $33•Onsite

About The Position

The ED Tech assists physicians and registered nurses in providing technical patient care in the Emergency Department. Duties include performing phlebotomy, transporting patients, placing patients on cardiac and vital-sign monitors, providing wound care, inserting Foley catheters, and obtaining laboratory specimens. IV starts may be performed when permitted by state regulations. The role documents information and procedures, promptly communicates patient observations and needs to registered nurses, processes patient charges and related procedures in the electronic health record, and coordinates communications among physicians, staff, patients, and other services. The ED Tech maintains a clean and safe work environment, monitors equipment and troubleshoots minor problems, and arranges repair of major malfunctions. The position involves patient positioning and transport, including lifting and pushing/pulling. The ED Tech must provide age-appropriate care in accordance with departmental policies and procedures and maintain required skills, recertifications, and hospital-based educational requirements. The schedule is 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., three days per week, with every third weekend and holiday rotation.

Requirements

High school graduate.
Typically requires one year of experience.
Qualify through one of the listed credentials: Nurse Aide in good standing on the applicable State Registry; an EMT Basic, EMT Basic Intravenous, EMT Intermediate, or EMT Paramedic license issued by 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 six 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.
Maintain skills and recertification as required by regulations and the organization.
Ability to manage time and priorities effectively and demonstrate a high level of attention to detail.
Ability to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above the shoulders, and twist frequently during a work shift.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds from floor to waist, lift up to 20 pounds overhead, carry up to 40 pounds a reasonable distance, 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 maintain functional sight and hearing.
Ability to work with continuous exposure to mechanical, electrical, chemical, radiation, and blood and body-fluid hazards, and to wear gloves, goggles, and gowns as needed.
Operate all equipment necessary to perform the job.

Responsibilities

Assist physicians and registered nurses with technical patient care, including phlebotomy, patient transport, cardiac and vital-sign monitoring, wound care, Foley catheter insertion, and specimen collection; perform IV starts when allowed 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 work environment and follow department safety policies and standard precautions.
Monitor equipment, troubleshoot minor problems, and arrange repairs for major malfunctions.
Position and transport patients, including lifting and pushing/pulling while using proper technique.
Provide care appropriate to patients' ages and developmental needs in accordance with department policies and procedures.
Maintain required 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
Financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program
Competitive compensation
Premium pay for eligible shifts, on-call work, and other qualifying circumstances
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual performance-based increases
Career development programs
Well-being programs