Emergency Department Technician CDH ED Full-time Mid-shift

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare • Winfield, IL

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About The Position

The Emergency Department Technician position reflects Northwestern Medicine’s mission, vision, and values, adheres to its Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with applicable policies, procedures, guidelines, and regulatory and accreditation standards. The position provides patient care within a defined scope of practice, including monitoring and observation, specified treatments and procedures, environmental and personal safety, and effective communication. The Paramedic works under the direction of the Emergency Nurse (RN) and Physician, collects pertinent data within their certification scope, and reports clinical findings to the RN and Physicians. The role also assists patients with basic care needs and other duties related to their well-being, following established nursing policies and procedures.

The schedule is 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., with an every-third-weekend rotation.

Requirements

• Current EMT-P license without restrictions, or EMT-B with at least one year of relative experience in a similar capacity.
• For the EMT-B experience pathway, relevant experience may include military experience, a private ambulance company, a fire department, or a healthcare setting.
• High school graduate or equivalent.
• CERT Basic Life Support.

Nice To Haves

• ACLS certification.
• PALS certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care, monitoring, observation, specified treatments and procedures, and support environmental and personal safety and effective communication within the defined scope of practice.
• Work under the direction of the Emergency Nurse (RN) and Physician; collect pertinent data within certification scope and report clinical findings to the RN and Physicians.
• Assist patients with basic care needs and other duties related to patient well-being, following established nursing policies and procedures.
• Prioritize patient care activities based on patient needs and unit activity under the direction of the Clinical Shift Coordinator and/or Relief Charge Nurse.
• Administer ordered treatments and procedures within scope of practice and as directed by professional nursing staff, including vital signs, orthostatic blood pressures, cardiac monitoring, 12-lead ECGs, pulse oximetry, capnography, and oxygen administration.
• Identify abnormal cardiac rhythms and life-threatening arrhythmias.
• Obtain finger-stick blood sugar and specimens such as urine, stool, or wound specimens; perform phlebotomy; start and discontinue IVs; and manage intravenous maintenance fluids.
• Provide wound care, including sterile-glove application, tray setup, aseptic technique, wound cleansing and dressings, and application of antibiotic ointment and burn dressings.
• Assist with OB/GYN care and physician examinations; obtain visual acuity; and provide eye care, including eye irrigation and eye patch application.
• Provide orthopedic care and apply splints, wraps, immobilizers, and crutches.
• Assist in code situations.
• Identify changes in patient condition and notify the RN or physician.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Northwestern Medicine states it offers a wide range of benefits to support employees’ physical, emotional, and financial well-being and provide protection for unexpected life events.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Loan forgiveness.
• 401(k) matching.
• Lifecycle benefits.

What This Job Offers

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