Emergency Room Tech-Emergency Department-3p-3a

American Addiction Centers • Park Ridge, IL

22h • $22 - $33 • Onsite

About The Position

The Emergency Room Tech will assist physicians and registered nurses in providing technical care to patients. This includes performing phlebotomy, transporting patients, placing patients on cardiac and vital sign monitors, performing wound care, inserting Foley catheters, and obtaining lab specimens. The role also involves documenting patient information, processing daily patient charges through the EHR, and coordinating communications. The Tech will maintain a clean and safe working environment, monitor equipment, and perform patient positioning and transporting duties. This position requires the ability to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served, demonstrating knowledge of growth and development principles.

Requirements

• Nurse Aide in good standing as indicated with the State Registry in which the TM practices.
• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Basic license issued through national registry or by the state in which the TM practices.
• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Basic Intravenous license issued through national registry or by the state in which the TM practices.
• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Intermediate license issued through national registry or by the state in which the TM practices.
• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Paramedic license issued through national registry or by the state in which the TM practices.
• Completion of an accredited or approved program in Medical Assistant.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months unless department leader has determined it is not required.
• High School Graduate.
• Typically requires 1 year experience.
• Basic computer skills and ability to work with Electronic Health Record (EHR).
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with physicians, staff, patients and their families.
• Must maintain skill and recertification as required by regulation and organization.
• Ability to effectively manage time and priorities.
• High level of attention to detail.
• Team members will maintain annual educational requirements for hospital based certifications (e.g.DNV, CARF or others).

Responsibilities

• Assists physicians and registered nurses in providing technical care of patients by performing phlebotomy, transporting patients to other departments, placing patient on cardiac and vital sign monitors, performs wound care, inserts Foley catheters, and obtains lab specimens.
• May perform IV starts if allowed by state regulations.
• Documents information/procedures and promptly communicates observations, concerns and needs of the patient to the registered nurse.
• Processes daily patient charges and/or related procedure through the Electronic Health record (EHR).
• Collaborates with physicians to support communications required to facilitate patient care.
• Coordinates and facilitates all forms of communications (phone, verbal, paging, electronic, fax, and EMS system).
• Maintains a clean and safe working environment, following department safety policies and standard precautions.
• Monitors equipment and troubleshoots minor problems. Arranges repair of major malfunctions.
• Performs various patient positioning and transporting duties, which require lifting and pushing/pulling, while utilizing proper technique.
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
• Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Comprehensive suite of Total Rewards
• Benefits and well-being programs
• Competitive compensation
• Generous retirement offerings
• Programs that invest in your career development
• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

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