Emergency Room Tech- Part Time Nights

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare • Grayslake, IL

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About The Position

The Emergency Room Tech reflects Northwestern Medicine’s mission, vision, and values and follows its Code of Ethics, Corporate Compliance Program, policies, procedures, guidelines, and applicable regulatory and accreditation standards. The role supports emergency department patient care by performing basic clinical tasks, assisting nurses and physicians, responding to emergencies, transporting patients and materials, and maintaining department records and supplies.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• CNA or EMT-B certification.
• CPR certification through the American Heart Association.

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience.

Responsibilities

• Collect urine, stool, and sputum specimens.
• Perform laboratory tests, including phlebotomy, accucheck glucose tests, urine pregnancy tests, rapid strep tests, specific gravity tests, and blood glucose tests.
• Obtain and record vital signs.
• Perform 12-lead EKGs; recognize basic arrhythmias; and admit and discharge patients from the cardiac monitoring system.
• Irrigate wounds and apply dressings, bandages, and splints.
• Assist with patient ambulation, positioning, comfort activities, and feeding as needed.
• Assist an RN or physician with examinations and minor procedures.
• Respond to emergencies and seek appropriate personnel for specific interventions.
• Administer simple oxygen masks or nasal cannulas.
• Prime IV bags and tubing; disconnect IVs or Heplocks.
• Transport patients to and from radiology for diagnostic testing.
• Transport blood and blood components to the laboratory.
• Assist with patient admissions, discharges, and transfers, including transporting patients, belongings, and equipment.
• Assist with post-mortem care.
• Contact departments, other healthcare facilities, and physician offices regarding diagnostic testing and results.
• Enter orders into the computer system.
• Maintain the ER log book and statistics.
• Maintain ER charts and update information as it becomes available.
• Update on-call physician schedules for the emergency department.
• Ensure appropriate supplies are maintained in the storeroom and place routine and special orders as needed.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement
• Loan forgiveness
• 401(k) matching
• Lifecycle benefits
• A range of benefits supporting physical, emotional, and financial well-being and protection for unexpected life events

What This Job Offers

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