Pediatric Emergency Department Critical Care Tech 0.9FTE Night Shift

American Addiction Centers•Park Ridge, IL

18h•Onsite

About The Position

This role is for a Pediatric Emergency Department Critical Care Tech at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital. The position is full-time, 0.9 FTE, working 36 hours per week on the night shift (7p-7a), including rotating holidays and every other weekend. The tech will assist Emergency Department (ED) and Critical Care (CC) staff RNs and/or physicians by performing technical, direct patient care skills. This includes operating various medical equipment, interpreting cardiac rhythms, performing point-of-care testing, collecting specimens, assisting with patient care and discharge, transporting patients, and maintaining communication and supplies within the department. The role requires a commitment to patient safety, continuous learning, and adherence to hospital policies and procedures. Advocate Health is a large nonprofit integrated health system, a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience, and value-based care, employing 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations.

Requirements

Certified as CNA, EMT, paramedic, or ERT with 2-3 years of hospital or pre-hospital patient care experience OR acceptance at an accredited medical school OR completion of 2-3 years of nursing school clinical rotations OR completion of a certified medical assisting program.
Customer Focus Skills.
Strong interpersonal communication skills.
CNA, EMT, ERT, MA certification.
Current CPR certification.
Ability to successfully complete hospital-based training for Patient Care Assistant.
Ability to work rotating shifts any day of the week; Including holidays.
Willing to be called off based on unit demands.

Responsibilities

Exercise clinical competence in skills and follow clinical procedures based on hospital policy.
Assist in setting up and safely operate various equipment (ie. hypothermia blanket, Bair Hugger, EKG machine, cardiac monitor, pulse oximeter, glucometer, scale, etc.) as requested.
Correctly interpret cardiac rhythms/dysrhythmias.
Perform quality control checks for point of care tests, perform point of care testing as assigned.
Perform basic pulse oximetry and incentive spirometry, discontinuance of standby oxygen.
Collect and label specimens appropriately utilizing techniques as defined by established policy.
Document in ER Information System.
Properly apply soft and leather restraints and posey vests.
Assist in completing restraint record by documenting toileting, feeding, repositioning of patient per policy.
Perform CPR according to AHA guidelines.
Perform courier duties to and from ancillary department (ie. transporting of equipment, supplies, specimens, charts, belongings, etc.) to or from the appropriate places to facilitate smooth department functioning.
Accompany non-telemetry and telemetry ED patients deemed "stable" by RN and MD to special procedures and CT scan.
Appropriately label patient belongings.
Insert foley catheters.
Assist nurses with patient care and discharge (ie. dressings, lifting, changing linens, answering lights, toileting, etc.).
Provide AM or PM care, including bed bath, or set-up, oral and denture care, shave, back rub and skin care.
Perform post-mortem care.
Transport non-telemetry patients to ancillary departments and assigned unit beds.
Transport telemetry patients deemed "stable" by RN and MD to the assigned unit bed.
Assist RNs with transfer of "unstable" telemetry patients to the assigned unit bed or other departments for diagnostic testing.
Communicate accurate, complete information regarding patient and procedural data to the RN and/or MD.
Promote patient safety by reporting of issues through established channels and participating as requested in safety initiatives.
Document performance of skills and patient data accurately and concisely on the patient record.
Communicate regarding broken, missing or damaged ED equipment to the Inventory Clerk for replacement or repair.
Label malfunctioning portable equipment and take it to the Inventory Clerk.
Post appropriate signage on malfunctioning fixed equipment and report such to the Inventory Clerk.
Order appropriate departmental supplies that are assigned as a responsibility (ie. linen, stock nourishments).
Clean and refurnish rooms with linen.
Replace supplies to Basic Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics in the absence of the Inventory Clerk.
Ensure all ED hallways are clear.
Clean reusable equipment.
Aid in transport to central sterilization as needed.
Organize and clean storage areas, as needed.
Prioritize tasks appropriately.
Utilize appropriate resources as necessary.
Function according to established policies and procedures.
Self-initiate work assignment.
Maintain required professional certifications.
Attend 50% of department meetings/in-services.
Read and sign off on 100% of all meeting minutes when absent from meeting.
Participate in the orientation of other staff members by acting in a preceptor role and by sharing experiences and knowledge, which assist others in the ED to learn.
Correctly explain procedures to patient and significant others.
Adhere to established policies and procedures.
Adhere to established safety practices.
Support/participate in unit goal formation.
Measure and record all intake and output.
Answer patient call lights promptly and follow up to ensure needs of the patient and significant others are met.
Document on ED Tracking Log.
Weigh and measure height of patients, document in ED Information System.

Benefits

Comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more.
Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training.
Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job.
Incentive pay for select positions.
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.
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.