Emergency Services Tech- Adult ED-Registry

Advocate Health • Park Ridge, IL

5d • $22 - $33 • Onsite

About The Position

The Emergency Services Tech supports physicians and registered nurses in providing technical care to adult emergency department patients. The role performs tasks such as phlebotomy, patient transport, applying cardiac and vital-sign monitors, wound care, and collecting laboratory specimens. IV starts may be performed when permitted by state regulations. The technician documents procedures and patient information, communicates observations and concerns to registered nurses, processes patient charges in the Electronic Health Record (EHR), and coordinates communications that support patient care.

The role also helps maintain a clean and safe work environment, monitors equipment and troubleshoots minor issues, and arranges repairs for major malfunctions. It involves patient positioning and transport, including lifting and pushing or pulling. The technician must provide care appropriate to patients' ages and developmental needs, in accordance with departmental policies and procedures. This is a part-time registry position in the Adult Emergency Department. The schedule is PRN, with a requirement of 24 hours per six-week schedule.

Requirements

• High school graduate.
• Typically requires 1 year of experience.
• Meet one of the listed credential pathways: Nurse Aide in good standing on the applicable State Registry; EMT Basic, EMT Basic Intravenous, EMT Intermediate, or EMT Paramedic license issued through the national registry or applicable state; or completion of an accredited or approved Medical Assistant program.
• Obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification from the American Heart Association within 6 months, unless the department leader determines it is not required.
• Basic computer skills and ability to work with an Electronic Health Record (EHR).
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with physicians, staff, patients, and their families.
• Maintain skills and recertification as required by regulation and the organization.
• Ability to manage time and priorities effectively.
• High level of attention to detail.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above the shoulders, and twist frequently during a work shift.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs from floor to waist, lift up to 20 lbs overhead, carry up to 40 lbs a reasonable distance, push or pull with 30 lbs of force, and perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs with a second person present.
• Ability to use foot pedals on carts or machines and to wear gloves, goggles, and gowns as needed.
• Functional sight and hearing, and ability to operate equipment necessary to perform the job.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians and registered nurses with technical patient care, including phlebotomy, patient transport, applying cardiac and vital-sign monitors, wound care, and obtaining laboratory specimens.
• Perform IV starts when allowed by state regulations.
• Document information and procedures and promptly communicate patient observations, concerns, and needs to the registered nurse.
• Process daily patient charges and related procedures through the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
• Collaborate with physicians and coordinate communications by phone, verbally, paging, electronic communication, fax, and the EMS system.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment and follow department safety policies and standard precautions.
• Monitor equipment, troubleshoot minor problems, and arrange repairs for major malfunctions.
• Position and transport patients, including duties requiring lifting and pushing or pulling, using proper technique.
• Provide care appropriate to patients' ages and developmental needs, following departmental policies and procedures.
• Maintain annual educational requirements for hospital-based certifications.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program
• Competitive compensation, premium pay for select shifts or on-call work, incentive pay for select positions, and opportunity for annual performance-based increases

What This Job Offers

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