Emergency Department Technician-Full Time Nights

The Emergency Department Technician NWR 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

Demonstrates knowledge and skills to assess patients in all age groups and provide age-appropriate patient care; Identifies, reports, provides care and documents patient problems in collaboration with physicians, nurses, and technical staff; Demonstrates effective communication with patients, their families, physicians, and other healthcare team members; Transports patients safely using transport devices appropriately; Assists Emergency physicians, nurses, and technical staff in providing patient education with appropriate educational materials; Accesses hospital and Emergency Department information systems to provide efficient service to physicians, nurses, and technologists; Maintains personal growth and development through mandatory in-services, meetings, Skill's Days, and other educational opportunities; Supports the organizational requirement of Bedside Reporting and Hourly Rounding; Demonstrates flexibility regarding changes in role responsibilities during interruptions, including multitasking and maintaining high-quality service during high-volume times; Maintains current certification or licensure by meeting specific state requirements; Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) certificate or current EMT-B/P license or CMA (Certified Medical Assistant) with 5+ years of experience; High School Diploma or GED; ACLS certification

Nice to have

BCLS certification

Benefits

Tuition reimbursement; loan forgiveness; 401(k) matching; lifecycle benefits; wide range of benefits providing tools and resources for physical, emotional, and financial well-being; protection for unexpected life events