Emergency Department Technician

Job Description

The Emergency Department Technician IHR position reflects the mission, vision, and values of Northwestern Medicine, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

The Paramedic 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.

Responsibilities:

• The Paramedic functions under the direction of the Emergency Nurse (RN) and Physician. The Paramedic will also be responsible to collect pertinent data within their certification scope of responsibilities and report these clinical findings to the RN and Physicians. 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

Minimum Requirements:

Education:

• High School graduate or equivalent

Licensure:

• Current EMT-P licensure in the State of Illinois or EMT-B licensure in the State of Illinois with at least one year of relative experience in a simalr capacity; including, but not limited to: Military experience, private ambulance company, fire department or healthcare setting

Certification:

• CERT Basic Life Support

Preferred:

• ACLS and PALS certification

Additional Information

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) 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. 

Background Check 

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check.  Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act. 

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure 

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.  

Benefits 

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. 

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Please refer to the Benefits Eligibility by Employment Classification to determine benefits eligibility for job postings.  

If sign-on bonus is included in a job posting eligibility is as followed: Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign-on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position as a Registered Nurse at NM may be eligible.  

Compensation: 28 to 28 (USD) (HOURLY)