Northwestern Memorial Healthcare - Lake Forest, IL
posted 2 months ago
Part-time - Entry Level
Lake Forest, IL
Hospitals
About the position
The Emergency Room Technician (ER Tech) at Northwestern Medicine plays a crucial role in providing patient care in the emergency department. This part-time position involves various responsibilities, including collecting specimens, performing laboratory tests, monitoring vital signs, and assisting with patient care activities. The ER Tech is expected to adhere to the organization's mission, vision, and values while ensuring compliance with relevant policies and standards.
Responsibilities
- Collects urine, stool, and sputum specimens.
- Performs laboratory tests including phlebotomy, accucheck glucose test, urine pregnancy test, rapid strep test, specific gravity test, and blood glucose test.
- Obtains and records vital signs.
- Performs 12 lead EKG's; recognizes basic arrhythmias, admits and discharges patients from the cardiac monitoring system.
- Irrigates wounds, applies dressings, bandages, and splints.
- Assists with patient ambulation and positioning; assists with comfort activities and feeding patients as needed.
- Assists RN or physician with exams and minor procedures.
- Responds to emergencies seeking appropriate personnel for specific interventions.
- Administers simple oxygen masks or nasal cannulas.
- Primes IV bags and tubing; disconnects IV or Heplock.
- Transports patients to and from radiology for diagnostic testing.
- Transports blood and blood components to the laboratory.
- Assists with patient admissions, discharges, and transfers; transports patients, belongings, and equipment.
- Assists with post mortem care.
- Contacts various departments, other healthcare facilities, and physician offices for diagnostic testing and results.
- Enters order into the computer system.
- Maintains ER log book and statistics.
- Maintains ER charts, updating as information becomes available.
- Updates on-call physician schedules for the emergency department.
- Ensures appropriate supplies are maintained in the storeroom; places routine and special orders as needed.
Requirements
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- Valid CNA or EMT-B certification.
- CPR certification through American Heart Association.
- Ability to lift/carry up to 50 pounds and push/pull force up to 50 pounds.
Nice-to-haves
- One year of experience in a similar role.
Benefits
- 401(k) matching
- Loan forgiveness
- Tuition reimbursement
