Emergency Room Technician, Adult Emergency Department - Full-Time, Days
Emergency Room Technician, Adult Emergency Department - Full-Time, Days
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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 nurses 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 RNs 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: Days 7a-7p every other weekend required
- Work Location:Hyde Park
- Unit/Department:Adult Emergency Department
- CBA Code:743 S&M
Why Join Us
Weve been at the forefront of medicine since 1899. We provide superior healthcare with compassion always mindful that each patient is a person an individual. To accomplish this we need employees with passion talent and commitment with patients and with each other. Were in this together: working to advance medical innovation serve the health needs of the community and move our collective knowledge forward. If youd like to add enriching human life to your profile UChicago Medicine is for you. Here at the forefront were doing work that really matters. Join us. Bring your passion.
UChicago Medicine is growing; discover how you can be a part of this pursuit of excellence at:UChicago Medicine Career Opportunities.
UChicago Medicine is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race color ethnicity ancestry sex sexual orientation gender identity marital status civil union status parental status religion national origin age disability veteran status and other legally protected characteristics.
Must comply with UChicago Medicines COVID-19 Vaccination requirement as a condition of employment. If you have already received the vaccination you must provide proof as part of the pre-employment process. This is in addition to your compliance with the Flu Vaccination requirement as well. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law. Lastly a pre-employment physical drug screening and background check are also required for all employees prior to hire.
Compensation & Benefits Overview
UChicago Medicine is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits. The pay range provided reflects the anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position.
The pay range is based on a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) and is reflective of current market data reviewed on an annual basis. Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations such as internal equity. Pay ranges for employees subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements are negotiated by the medical center and their respective union.
Review the full complement of benefit options for eligible roles at Benefits - UChicago Medicine.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
