Emergency Department Technician In-House Registry Rotating

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare • DeKalb, IL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Emergency Department Technician In-House Registry position at Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital reflects the organization’s mission, vision, and values and follows its Code of Ethics, Corporate Compliance Program, policies, procedures, and applicable regulatory and accreditation standards. The Paramedic provides patient care within a defined scope of practice, including monitoring and observation, specified treatments and procedures, safety, and effective communication. The role functions under the direction of an Emergency Nurse (RN) and physician and collects pertinent data within the technician’s certification scope, reporting clinical findings to the RN and physicians.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current EMT-P licensure in Illinois, or current EMT-B licensure in Illinois with at least one year of relevant experience in a similar capacity, including military, private ambulance company, fire department, or healthcare setting.
• Basic Life Support certification.

Nice To Haves

• ACLS certification.
• PALS certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with basic care needs and other duties related to their 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 readings and collect specimens such as urine, stool, or wound specimens.
• Provide wound care, including sterile and aseptic techniques, wound cleansing, dressings, and antibiotic ointment application.
• Assist with OB/GYN care and physician examinations; obtain visual acuity and provide eye care, including irrigation and eye-patch application.
• Provide orthopedic care, including applying splints, wraps, and immobilizers and assisting with 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.
• Collect pertinent patient data within certification scope and report clinical findings to the RN and physicians.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• The company describes a wide range of benefits supporting employees’ physical, emotional, and financial well-being and protection from unexpected life events; detailed benefits information is provided through its benefits webpage.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Loan forgiveness.
• 401(k) matching.
• Lifecycle benefits.

What This Job Offers

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