ER Tech

We are seeking a highly skilled ER Tech to join our team at Northwestern Memorial Healthcare. As an ER Tech, you will play a critical role in providing high-quality patient care in our Emergency Department.

• Collect and process patient specimens, including urine, stool, and sputum.
• Perform various laboratory tests, including phlebotomy, accucheck glucose test, and blood glucose test.
• Obtain and record vital signs, including temperature, pulse, and blood pressure.
• Perform 12-lead EKGs and recognize basic arrhythmias.
• Assist with patient ambulation and positioning, as well as comfort activities and feeding patients as needed.
• Assist RNs and physicians with exams and minor procedures.
• Respond to emergencies and seek assistance from appropriate personnel as needed.
• Administer simple oxygen masks or nasal cannulas.
• Prime IV bags and tubing, and disconnect IVs or Heplocks.
• Transport patients to and from radiology for diagnostic testing.
• Transport blood and blood components to the laboratory.
• Assist with patient admissions, discharges, and transfers.
• Assist with post-mortem care.
• Communicate with various departments, healthcare facilities, and physician offices for diagnostic testing and results.
• Enter orders into the computer system.
• Maintain ER log books and statistics.
• Maintain ER charts and update information as needed.
• Update on-call physician schedules for the Emergency Department.
• Ensure appropriate supplies are maintained in the storeroom and place routine and special orders as needed.

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• CNA or EMT-B certification.
• CPR certification through the American Heart Association.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and push/pull forces up to 50 pounds.

• One year of experience in a healthcare setting.

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.

We perform background checks on all job applicants and consider this on a case-by-case basis, following all state and federal guidelines.