Emergency Department Technician CDH Full-time Evenings

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare • Winfield, IL

22h • $22 - $30

About The Position

The Emergency Department Technician 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 role adheres to Northwestern Medicine’s mission, vision, values, Code of Ethics, Corporate Compliance Program, policies, procedures, and applicable regulatory and accreditation standards. The Paramedic functions under the direction of the Emergency Nurse (RN) and Physician, collects pertinent data within certification scope, and reports clinical findings to the RN and Physicians. The position is scheduled 3 p.m. to 3 a.m., with an every-third-weekend rotation, for 36 hours per week (0.9 FTE).

Requirements

• Current EMT-P license without restrictions, or EMT-B certification with at least one year of relevant experience in a similar capacity.
• Relevant experience may include military service, a private ambulance company, a fire department, or a healthcare setting.
• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Nice To Haves

• ACLS certification.
• PALS certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care, monitoring, observation, specified treatments and procedures, and support environmental and personal safety.
• Collect pertinent patient data within certification scope and report clinical findings to RNs 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 according to 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, 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 urine, stool, and wound specimens.
• Provide wound care, including sterile and aseptic techniques, wound cleansing, and application of dressings and antibiotic ointment.
• 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.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement
• Loan forgiveness
• 401(k) matching
• A wide range of benefits supporting physical, emotional, and financial well-being and protection for unexpected life events

What This Job Offers

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