Northwestern Memorial Healthcare
Emergency Department Tech- Emergency Room Full Time Nights
Northwestern Memorial Healthcare, Palos Heights, Illinois, United States, 60463
Company Description
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?
Job Description
The
Emergency Room Tech, 12 hours
reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, 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.
DescriptionProvides wound careAssists with splinting and orthopedic devicesPerforms ECGsPerforms phlebotomy in addition to specimen collection (urine, stool, sputum)Labels and processes specimens according to established protocols and policiesPerforms bedside waived testing procedures and maintains annual competencyPrepares patient and room for MD or RN assessment, evaluation, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures (work may require lifting and positioning of patients)Obtains vital signs and routinely reassess vital signsApplies cardiac monitor/pulse oximetryCollects and records intake and outputAdministers and assists with direct patient care and patient hygiene activitiesMakes rounds of patients and anticipates their needsPromptly answers patient's call lightsApplies comfort and safety measuresTransports and/or retrieves patients, specimens, equipment and/or supply as neededDocuments on medical record all patient care providedPerforms CPRPerforms morgue careSkills that are not approved for this position regardless if individual certification or licensure present:o IV initiation
o Medication administration including code drugs
o Intubation
o Tracheal suctioning
Completes all necessary duties to ensure a clean, safe, attractive work environmentCleans, organizes, and prepares patient rooms; notifies appropriate personnel for mopping, garbage disposalMaintains stock of patient care items according to standards, orders accordingly in EPICCleans and prepares for processing of equipment requiring sterilizationThis position is full-time, 72 hours per pay period, night shift, 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. with alternating weekends and holidays.
Qualifications
Required:
High School diploma or equivalentPrevious patient care experienceEffective communication and interpersonal skillsCPR Certification from the American Heart AssociationPreferred:
Certified Nurse Assistant or EMT-B certificationPhlebotomy and ECG skillsCollege degree or interest in health care fieldStrong customer service orientationAbility to work in a fast paced environment
Additional Information
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.
Videos To Watchhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o3ziYLiFM_o
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?
Job Description
The
Emergency Room Tech, 12 hours
reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, 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.
DescriptionProvides wound careAssists with splinting and orthopedic devicesPerforms ECGsPerforms phlebotomy in addition to specimen collection (urine, stool, sputum)Labels and processes specimens according to established protocols and policiesPerforms bedside waived testing procedures and maintains annual competencyPrepares patient and room for MD or RN assessment, evaluation, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures (work may require lifting and positioning of patients)Obtains vital signs and routinely reassess vital signsApplies cardiac monitor/pulse oximetryCollects and records intake and outputAdministers and assists with direct patient care and patient hygiene activitiesMakes rounds of patients and anticipates their needsPromptly answers patient's call lightsApplies comfort and safety measuresTransports and/or retrieves patients, specimens, equipment and/or supply as neededDocuments on medical record all patient care providedPerforms CPRPerforms morgue careSkills that are not approved for this position regardless if individual certification or licensure present:o IV initiation
o Medication administration including code drugs
o Intubation
o Tracheal suctioning
Completes all necessary duties to ensure a clean, safe, attractive work environmentCleans, organizes, and prepares patient rooms; notifies appropriate personnel for mopping, garbage disposalMaintains stock of patient care items according to standards, orders accordingly in EPICCleans and prepares for processing of equipment requiring sterilizationThis position is full-time, 72 hours per pay period, night shift, 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. with alternating weekends and holidays.
Qualifications
Required:
High School diploma or equivalentPrevious patient care experienceEffective communication and interpersonal skillsCPR Certification from the American Heart AssociationPreferred:
Certified Nurse Assistant or EMT-B certificationPhlebotomy and ECG skillsCollege degree or interest in health care fieldStrong customer service orientationAbility to work in a fast paced environment
Additional Information
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.
Videos To Watchhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o3ziYLiFM_o