Emergency Department Technician Part-Time Nights

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare•Sandwich, IL

25d

About The Position

The Emergency Department Technician position reflects Northwestern Medicine’s mission, vision, and values, follows its Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with applicable policies, procedures, guidelines, and regulatory and accreditation standards. The role 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 functions under the direction of the Emergency Nurse (RN) and physician, gathers pertinent data within their certification scope, and reports clinical findings to the RN and physicians.

Requirements

Current unrestricted EMT-P license, or EMT-B with at least one year of relevant experience in a similar capacity, including military, private ambulance company, fire department, or healthcare setting.
High school graduate or equivalent.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Nice To Haves

ACLS certification.
PALS certification.

Responsibilities

Assist patients with basic care needs and perform other duties related to patient well-being according to 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 physician-ordered treatments and perform procedures within scope of practice as directed by professional nursing staff.
Obtain vital signs, orthostatic blood pressures, 12-lead ECGs, pulse oximetry, capnography, and finger-stick blood glucose readings; attach cardiac monitors and identify abnormal cardiac rhythms and life-threatening arrhythmias.
Administer oxygen using nasal cannula, oxy mask, or non-rebreather mask.
Collect specimens such as urine, stool, and wound samples.
Provide wound care, including sterile glove application and tray setup, aseptic technique, wound cleansing, dressings, and application of antibiotic ointment or burn dressings.
Assist with OB/GYN care and physician examinations; obtain visual acuity and provide eye care, including irrigation and eye patch application.
Provide orthopedic care and apply splints, wraps, immobilizers, and crutches.
Assist in code situations.
Perform phlebotomy; start and discontinue IVs; and manage intravenous maintenance fluids.
Identify changes in patient condition and notify the RN or physician.
Perform other duties as assigned.