Emergency Department Technician-Full Time Nights
About The Position
The Emergency Department Technician NWR role supports Northwestern Medicine’s mission, vision, and values and follows its Code of Ethics, Corporate Compliance Program, applicable policies, and 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. The technician assesses and assists patients across age groups, collaborates with physicians, nurses, and technical staff, transports patients safely, supports patient education, and uses hospital and Emergency Department information systems to provide efficient service. The role also includes mandatory education and development activities, bedside reporting and hourly rounding, and adapting to changing responsibilities and high-volume conditions while maintaining high-quality patient service.
Requirements
- CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) certificate, or current EMT-B/P license, or CMA (Certified Medical Assistant) with 5+ years of experience.
- High school diploma or GED.
- BCLS certification.
Nice To Haves
- ACLS certification.
Responsibilities
- Assess patients across age groups and provide care according to each patient’s age-appropriate 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 appropriate transport devices.
- 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 professional growth and development through mandatory in-services, meetings, Skills Days, and other educational opportunities.
- Support bedside reporting and hourly rounding.
- Adapt to changes in role 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
- Tuition reimbursement
- Loan forgiveness
- 401(k) matching
- Lifecycle benefits
- A wide range of benefits supporting physical, emotional, and financial well-being and protection for unexpected life events
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
