Northwestern Memorial Healthcare – Emergency Department Technician – Full-time, Evenings – Winfield, IL

Job title: Emergency Department Technician - Full-time, Evenings Company: Northwestern Memorial Healthcare Job description: Important Update: At Northwestern Medicine safety is always a top priority. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Northwestern Medicine has moved to a more virtual recruitment process including telephone and video interviews to help ensure the health and safety of our employees, candidates, and communities. Also, some hiring activities may be delayed or suspended in certain geographic areas and job categories. . X • Search X Keyword Location Radius Search Jobs Browse by category • Career Areas • Job Alerts Sign up for Job Alerts Sign up for Job Alerts Sign up for Job Alerts First Name Last Name Email Areas of InterestSelect a job category from the list of options. Search for a location and select one from the list of suggestions. Finally, click “Add” to create your job alert. Category Location Add • Healthcare Professionals/Techs, Winfield, Illinois, United States Confirm Email Submit Emergency Department Technician - Full-time, Evenings Location Winfield, Illinois Business Unit Central DuPage Hospital Job REQID 72238 Job Function Patient Support Shift Evening Job (2nd) Pay rates are dependent upon experience. The minimum starting hourly rate for this position is $22.58 At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better healthcare, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. At Northwestern Medicine, we pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, we take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better? Benefits • Annual Employee Incentive Bonus • $6,000 Student Loan Repayment ($5,000 part-time) • $5,250 Tuition Reimbursement per year ($3,000 part-time) • $1,000 Professional Development per year ($500 part-time) • $250 Wellbeing Fund per year At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better healthcare, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. At Northwestern Medicine, we pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, we take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better? Description The Emergency Department Technician position reflects the mission, vision, and values of Northwestern Medicine, adheres to the organizationâ 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 Technicican provides patient care within a defined scope of practice that includes patient care, monitoring and observation, specified treatments and procedures; provision of environmental and personal safety and effective communication. The Emergency Department Technician functions under the direction of the Emergency Nurse (RN) and Physician. The Emergency Department Technician will also be responsible for collecting pertinent data within their certification scope of responsibilities and reporting these clinical findings to the RN and Physicians. Responsibilities: • Assists patients with basic care needs and any other duties related to the well-being of the patient following established nursing policies and procedures. • Prioritizes patient care activities based on patient needs and unit activity under the direction of the Clinical Shift Coordinator and/or Relief Charge Nurse. • Administers treatments and various procedures (within their scope of practice) to patients as ordered by the physician and directed by the Professional Nursing Staff including but not limited to the following: • Vital signs • Orthostatic blood pressures • Attaches cardiac monitor • Obtains 12 lead ECG • Identifies abnormal cardiac rhythms and life threatening arrhythmias, pulse oximetry, capnography • Oxygen administration including nasal cannula, oxy mask, non rebreather mask • Obtains finger stick blood sugar and specimen collections such as urine or stool or wound • Wound care • Sterile technique glove application and tray set up • Aseptic technique and wound cleansing • Wound dressings, steri strips, tube gauze, dry gauze • Telfa/adaptic • Antibiotic ointment application • Cold and sterile saline burn dressings • Assists with OB/GYN care • Assists physician with exam • Obtain visual acuity • Eye care including eye irrigation and eye patch application • Orthopedic care and applications including splints wraps immobilizers crutches • Assist in code situations • Phlebotomy • Start and discontinue IVs • Managing intravenous maintenance fluids • Identifies changes in patient condition and notifies RN/physician. • Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required: • Graduate of an accredited Paramedic program. • Current EMT P license without restrictions or EMT B with at least two (2) years Emergency Department experience. Preferred: • ACLS certification • At least 2 years of Emergency Department experience Equal Opportunity Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status. Share This Job Featured Jobs Recently Viewed Jobs You do not have any recently viewed jobs Nursing Careers Check out our benefits Information Services Careers Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation at any step in our application or interviewing process, please email and a Human Resources representative will connect with you to discuss next steps. © 2022 by Northwestern Medicine® and Northwestern Memorial HealthCare. Northwestern Medicine® is a trademark of Northwestern Memorial HealthCare, used by Northwestern University. Expected salary: $22.58 per hour Location: Winfield, IL Apply for the job now! Apply Job!