Emergency Department Technician-Emergency Room Full Time Nights

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare • Palos Heights, IL

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About The Position

The Emergency Department Tech-Palos reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards. The Emergency Department Tech’s (EDT) primary function is to assist and support the Professional Registered Nurse in all aspects of direct and indirect patient care activities. The Emergency Department Tech (EDT) functions as a member of the unit staff under the direction and supervision of the professional Registered Nurse and ED Physician. This position is full-time, 72 hours per pay period, night shift, 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. with alternating weekends and holidays.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Previous patient care experience
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• CPR Certification from the American Heart Association

Nice To Haves

• Certified Nurse Assistant or EMT-B certification
• Phlebotomy and ECG skills
• College degree or interest in health care field
• Strong customer service orientation
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Provides wound care
• Assists with splinting and orthopedic devices
• Performs ECGs
• Performs phlebotomy in addition to specimen collection (urine, stool, sputum)
• Labels and processes specimens according to established protocols and policies
• Performs bedside waived testing procedures and maintains annual competency
• Prepares patient and room for MD or RN assessment, evaluation, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures (work may require lifting and positioning of patients)
• Obtains vital signs and routinely reassess vital signs
• Applies cardiac monitor/pulse oximetry
• Collects and records intake and output
• Administers and assists with direct patient care and patient hygiene activities
• Makes rounds of patients and anticipates their needs
• Promptly answers patient’s call lights
• Applies comfort and safety measures
• Transports and/or retrieves patients, specimens, equipment and/or supply as needed
• Documents on medical record all patient care provided
• Performs CPR
• Performs morgue care
• Completes all necessary duties to ensure a clean, safe, attractive work environment
• Cleans, organizes, and prepares patient rooms; notifies appropriate personnel for mopping, garbage disposal
• Maintains stock of patient care items according to standards, orders accordingly in EPIC
• Cleans and prepares for processing of equipment requiring sterilization

Benefits

• We pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, our goal is to take care of our employees.
• Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees