Emergency Department Technician-Part Time Evenings

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare • Mchenry, IL

3d • $23 - $29

About The Position

The Emergency Department Technician NWR position reflects Northwestern Medicine’s mission, vision, and values and follows the organization’s Code of Ethics, Corporate Compliance Program, policies, procedures, guidelines, and applicable regulatory and accreditation standards. The position provides patient care within a defined scope of practice, including monitoring and observation, specified treatments and procedures, environmental and personal safety, and effective communication.

This part-time evening role works 10:00 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. and is scheduled for 24 hours per week (0.6 FTE). The technician collaborates with physicians, nurses, and technical staff to assess and care for patients of all age groups, document patient problems, support patient education, and help deliver efficient service in the Emergency Department.

Requirements

• CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) certificate, current EMT-B/P license, or CMA (Certified Medical Assistant) with 5+ years of experience.
• High school diploma or GED.
• BCLS.

Nice To Haves

• ACLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients across age groups and provide care appropriate to each patient’s age-related needs.
• Identify, report, provide care for, and document patient problems in collaboration with physicians, nurses, and technical staff.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, physicians, and other healthcare team members.
• Transport patients safely using transport devices appropriately.
• Assist Emergency physicians, nurses, and technical staff with patient education, including use of appropriate educational materials.
• Access hospital and Emergency Department information systems to provide efficient service to physicians, nurses, and technologists.
• Maintain personal growth and development through mandatory in-services, meetings, Skills Days, and other educational opportunities.
• Support bedside reporting and hourly rounding.
• Adapt to changing responsibilities and interruptions in the Emergency setting; multitask while maintaining high-quality patient service, including during high-volume periods.
• Maintain current certification or licensure by meeting specific state requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits, including tuition reimbursement, loan forgiveness, and 401(k) matching.
• A range of benefits intended to support employees’ physical, emotional, and financial well-being and provide protection for unexpected life events.

What This Job Offers

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