Emergency Department Technician

2 weeks ago


Lake Forest, California, United States Northwestern Memorial Healthcare Full time
Job Summary

The Emergency Room Tech reflects the mission, vision, and values of Northwestern Memorial Healthcare, 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.

Key Responsibilities
  • Collects urine, stool, and sputum specimens.
  • Performs laboratory tests, including phlebotomy, accucheck glucose test, urine pregnancy test, rapid strep test, specific gravity test, and blood glucose test.
  • Obtains and records vital signs.
  • Performs 12-lead EKGs; recognizes basic arrhythmias, admits, and discharges patients from the cardiac monitoring system.
  • Irrigates wounds, applies dressings, bandages, and splints.
  • Assists with patient ambulation and positioning; assists with comfort activities and feeding patients as needed.
  • Assists RN or physician with exams and minor procedures.
  • Responds to emergencies, seeking appropriate personnel for specific interventions.
  • Primes IV bags and tubing; disconnects IV or Heplock.
  • Transports patients to and from radiology for diagnostic testing.
  • Transports blood and blood components to the laboratory.
  • Assists with patient admissions, discharges, and transfers; transports patients, belongings, and equipment.
  • Assists with post-mortem care.
  • Contacts various departments, other healthcare facilities, and physician offices for diagnostic testing and results.
  • Maintains ER log book and statistics.
  • Maintains ER charts, updating as information becomes available.
  • Updates on-call physician schedules for the emergency department.
  • Ensures appropriate supplies are maintained in the storeroom; places routine and special orders as needed.
Qualifications
  • High School diploma or equivalent.
  • CNA or EMT-B.
  • CPR through American Heart Association.
Preferred Qualifications

One year of experience.

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare 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.



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