Emergency Department Technician Full Time MidShift

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare • Palos Heights, IL

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About The Position

The Emergency Department Technician (EDT) supports the Professional Registered Nurse in direct and indirect patient care activities. The EDT works as a member of the unit staff under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse and ED Physician, while following Northwestern Medicine’s mission, values, Code of Ethics, compliance requirements, policies, procedures, and applicable regulatory and accreditation standards.

This is a full-time position of 72 hours per pay period on a mid-shift schedule, 11:00 a.m. to 11:30 p.m., with alternating weekends and holidays. The role includes patient care, specimen processing, room and equipment preparation, and maintaining a clean, safe work environment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous patient care experience.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• CPR certification from the American Heart Association.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Nurse Assistant or EMT-B certification.
• Phlebotomy and ECG skills.
• College degree or interest in the health care field.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide wound care.
• Assist with splinting and orthopedic devices.
• Perform ECGs and phlebotomy; collect urine, stool, and sputum specimens.
• Label and process specimens according to established protocols and policies.
• Perform bedside waived testing procedures and maintain annual competency.
• Prepare patients and rooms for physician or nurse assessment, evaluation, diagnostic procedures, and therapeutic procedures; work may require lifting and positioning patients.
• Obtain vital signs and routinely reassess them.
• Apply cardiac monitoring and pulse oximetry.
• Collect and record intake and output.
• Assist with direct patient care and patient hygiene activities.
• Make patient rounds, anticipate patient needs, promptly answer call lights, and apply comfort and safety measures.
• Transport or retrieve patients, specimens, equipment, and supplies as needed.
• Document all provided patient care in the medical record.
• Perform CPR and morgue care.
• Complete duties necessary to maintain a clean, safe, and attractive work environment.
• Clean, organize, and prepare patient rooms; notify appropriate personnel for mopping and garbage disposal.
• Maintain stock of patient care items according to standards and order items in EPIC.
• Clean and prepare equipment requiring sterilization processing.

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