Emergency Department Technician-Full Time Nights

Job Description 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: This position demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to assess patients in all age groups; demonstrates ability to provide patient care based on each patient’s age appropriate needs.  Identifies, reports, provides care and documents patient problems in collaboration with the physicians, nurses, and the technical staff. This position demonstrates effective communication skills with patients, their families, physicians, and other healthcare team members. This position demonstrates the ability to transport patients safely, utilizing transport devices appropriately. This position assists the Emergency physicians, nurses, and technical staff in providing appropriate patient education both including the use of appropriate educational materials. This position demonstrates the ability to access the hospital and Emergency Department information systems in order 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. The position demonstrates flexibility regarding changes in role responsibilities during possible interruptions in the Emergency setting.  Demonstrates the ability to multitask efficiently and continue to provide high quality service to patients, including and especially during high volume times. Maintains a current certification or licensure by meeting specific state requirements Performs other duties as assigned Qualifications Required 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 BCLS Preferred ACLS 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.  Click on or copy and paste URL to your browser to view detailed benefits information https://jobs.nm.org/benefits   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.   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 health care, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. We pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, our goal is to take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better?