Emergency Department Technician

Silver Cross Hospital•New Lenox, IL

2d•$18 - $21

About The Position

Silver Cross Hospital is an extraordinary place to work. We’re known for our culture of excellence and delivery of unrivaled experiences for our patients, their families, the communities we serve…and for each other. Come join us! It’s the way you want to be treated. Position Summary: Supports and complements the nursing process under the direction of a Registered Nurse. Obtains complete, accurate and relevant patient data for the purpose of registration for the outpatient, free-standing emergency department and inpatient population. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Performs direct patient care, including, but not limited to: 1. Vital signs 2. Assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs) 3. 12-lead EKGs 4. Point of care testing 5. Splint application, wound care 6. Assist in procedures, code response and room preparation for incoming patients 7. Stocking and patient transport Keeps charge Nurse aware of delays with patient care Facilitating calls to medical staff Facilitates patient transfer in collaboration with ED care team Acknowledges and incorporates - the importance of culture, the assessment of cross-cultural relations, and vigilance towards the dynamics that result from cultural differences, the expansion of cultural knowledge, and the adaptation of services to meet culturally unique needs. Promotes a clean and safe environment of care, utilizing the SAFE error prevention habits Provides the highest standard of privacy and confidentiality in matters involving patients, coworkers, and the hospital by abiding by the Standards of Conduct

Requirements

Currently certified by the state of Illinois as a CNA or EMT-B license.
Current CPR.
Excellent customer service skills.
Ability to care for patients with compassion and maintain quality in a fast-paced environment.
Willingness to learn clerking.

Responsibilities

Performs direct patient care, including, but not limited to:
Vital signs
Assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs)
12-lead EKGs
Point of care testing
Splint application, wound care
Assist in procedures, code response and room preparation for incoming patients
Stocking and patient transport
Keeps charge Nurse aware of delays with patient care
Facilitating calls to medical staff
Facilitates patient transfer in collaboration with ED care team
Acknowledges and incorporates - the importance of culture, the assessment of cross-cultural relations, and vigilance towards the dynamics that result from cultural differences, the expansion of cultural knowledge, and the adaptation of services to meet culturally unique needs.
Promotes a clean and safe environment of care, utilizing the SAFE error prevention habits
Provides the highest standard of privacy and confidentiality in matters involving patients, coworkers, and the hospital by abiding by the Standards of Conduct