Emergency Room Technician, Adult Emergency Department

Job Description
Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system, University of Chicago Medicine, as a Emergency Room Technician in the Adult Emergency Room department. The Adult Emergency Department consists of 55 patient care rooms including a rapid assessment unit, six trauma/resuscitation suites and separate rooms for infection isolation, care of immune compromised patients, and psychiatric consultations. In the general care area, 45 rooms are fully equipped with critical care monitoring capabilities. The six trauma/resuscitation suites are immediately adjacent to the ambulance bay. The Adult Emergency Department champions its nurse's involvement in unit-based councils, quality initiatives, staff mentorship, and the pursuit of excellence in compassionately caring for a diverse population. This position is a 100% onsite opportunity. You will need to be based in the greater Chicagoland area.

The Emergency Room Technician assists and augments the registered nursing staff in providing high quality patient care in the Mitchell and Comer emergency rooms. The ERT must demonstrate the expertise and competency of all required skills in accordance with Illinois State law.

Essential Job Functions

Transporting patients throughout hospital as needed
Keeping supplies and linen at par levels in assigned areas.
Performing and maintaining POC testing and EKG, which includes QC and transmitting of data.
Assisting RN’s with patient care as needed and/or requested, within limits of the law and/or policy.
Sitting with medically/psychologically compromised patients.
Maintaining a clean work environment by preparing ED rooms for the next patient when necessary.
Performs other duties assigned.

Required Qualifications

High school graduate or equivalent.
C.N.A with phlebotomy certification or EKG experience, or
M.A. with phlebotomy certification or EKG experience, or
EMT-B or EMT-P
Must have current Basic Life Support certification through The American Heart Association
Ability to follow oral and written instructions and perform a variety of patient assistance without direct supervision.
Ability to interact effectively with patients, clinical staff, and the general public.

Preferred Qualifications

ED experience highly preferred.
ACLS/PALS certification.

Position Details

Job Type/FTE: Full-Time
Shift: Nights, 7p-730a, every other weekend required
Work Location: Hyde Park
Unit/Department: Adult Emergency Department
CBA Code: 743 S&M