Emergency Department Technician CDH In-house Registry Rotating

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare • Winfield, IL

4d

About The Position

The Emergency Department Technician IHR reflects Northwestern Medicine’s mission, vision, and values and follows its Code of Ethics, Corporate Compliance Program, policies, procedures, and applicable regulatory and accreditation standards. The Paramedic 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 functions under the direction of an Emergency Nurse (RN) and physician, collects pertinent data within the scope of certification, and reports clinical findings to the RN and physicians.

The technician assists patients with basic care and other needs related to their well-being, prioritizes activities based on patient needs and unit activity under clinical nursing leadership, and performs physician-ordered treatments and procedures as directed by professional nursing staff. Duties include monitoring, specimen collection, wound and eye care, orthopedic assistance, phlebotomy, IV care, and assisting in emergency and examination situations. The technician identifies changes in patient condition and notifies the RN or physician.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Current EMT-P licensure in the State of Illinois; or current EMT-B licensure in Illinois with at least one year of relevant experience in a similar capacity, including military, private ambulance company, fire department, or healthcare-setting experience.
• Basic Life Support certification.

Nice To Haves

• ACLS certification.
• PALS certification.

Responsibilities

• Function under the direction of the Emergency Nurse (RN) and physician.
• Collect pertinent data within certification scope and report clinical findings to RNs and physicians.
• Assist patients with basic care needs and other duties related to their well-being, following nursing policies and procedures.
• Prioritize patient care activities based on patient needs and unit activity under the direction of the Clinical Shift Coordinator and/or Relief Charge Nurse.
• Administer physician-ordered treatments and procedures, as directed by professional nursing staff and within scope of practice.
• Obtain vital signs, orthostatic blood pressures, pulse oximetry, capnography, and 12-lead ECGs; attach cardiac monitors and identify abnormal rhythms and life-threatening arrhythmias.
• Administer oxygen using nasal cannula, oxy mask, or non-rebreather mask.
• Obtain finger-stick blood sugars and collect urine, stool, and wound specimens.
• Perform wound care, including sterile-glove application, tray setup, aseptic technique, wound cleansing, dressings, and 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
• Lifecycle benefits
• A wide range of benefits intended to support employees’ physical, emotional, and financial well-being and provide protection for unexpected life events. Eligibility depends on employment classification. Sign-on bonus eligibility limitations are described in the posting.

What This Job Offers

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