Emergency Department Technician CDH Full-time Evenings

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare • Winfield, IL

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About The Position

The Emergency Department Technician role reflects Northwestern Medicine’s mission, vision, and values and follows its Code of Ethics, Corporate Compliance Program, organizational policies, 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. The Paramedic functions under the direction of the Emergency Nurse (RN) and physician, collects relevant data within the scope of certification, and reports clinical findings to the RN and physicians. The posted schedule is 3 p.m. to 3 a.m., with an every-third-weekend rotation.

Requirements

• Current unrestricted EMT-P license, or EMT-B with at least one year of relevant experience in a similar capacity.
• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic patient care and assist with other patient well-being needs in accordance with established nursing policies and procedures.
• Prioritize care activities according to patient needs and unit activity under the direction of the Clinical Shift Coordinator and/or Relief Charge Nurse.
• Perform ordered treatments and procedures within scope of practice, including obtaining vital signs and orthostatic blood pressures; attaching cardiac monitors; obtaining 12-lead ECGs; identifying abnormal rhythms and life-threatening arrhythmias; and using pulse oximetry and capnography.
• Administer oxygen using nasal cannula, oxy mask, or non-rebreather mask.
• Obtain finger-stick blood glucose and collect specimens such as urine, stool, or wound specimens.
• Provide wound care, including sterile-glove application and tray setup, aseptic technique, wound cleansing, dressings, and application of antibiotic ointment or burn dressings.
• Assist with OB/GYN care and physician examinations; obtain visual acuity; and provide eye care, including irrigation and eye patch application.
• Assist with orthopedic care and applications, including 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 intended to support employees’ physical, emotional, and financial well-being and provide protection for unexpected life events

What This Job Offers

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