Emergency Department Technician Part-Time Nights
About The Position
The Emergency Department Technician position reflects Northwestern Medicine’s mission, vision, and values; follows its Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program; and complies with applicable policies, procedures, guidelines, and regulatory and accreditation standards. The Paramedic provides patient care within a defined scope of practice, including monitoring and observation, specified treatments and procedures, safety, and effective communication. Working under the direction of the Emergency Nurse (RN) and Physician, the Paramedic collects relevant data within their certification scope and reports clinical findings to the RN and Physicians. The role supports patients’ basic care needs, prioritizes activities according to patient needs and unit activity, and performs ordered treatments and procedures within scope of practice and under the direction of nursing staff. The position is part-time, and the title identifies it as a nights role; the posting’s shift field separately lists Day Job (1st).
Requirements
- Current unrestricted EMT-P license; or EMT-B certification and at least one year of relevant experience in a similar capacity, including military, private ambulance company, fire department, or healthcare setting.
- High school graduate or equivalent.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Nice To Haves
- ACLS certification.
- PALS certification.
Responsibilities
- Provide patient care, monitoring and observation, specified treatments and procedures, and support environmental and personal safety and effective communication.
- Collect pertinent patient data within certification scope and report clinical findings to RNs and Physicians.
- Assist patients with basic care needs and other duties related to patient well-being, following nursing policies and procedures.
- Prioritize patient 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 cardiac rhythms and life-threatening arrhythmias; pulse oximetry and capnography; and oxygen administration.
- Collect finger-stick blood glucose readings and specimens, including urine, stool, or wound specimens.
- Provide wound care, including sterile glove application, tray setup, aseptic technique, wound cleansing and 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.
- Provide orthopedic care and apply 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 range of benefits intended to support employees’ physical, emotional, and financial well-being and provide protection for unexpected life events
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
High school or GED
