Emergency Room Technician, Adult Emergency Department - Full-Time, Nights - The University of Chicago Medicine

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 RN experience.
• ACLS/PALS certification.

Position Details 

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

Why Join Us

We’ve 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. We’re in this together: working to advance medical innovation, serve the health needs of the community, and move our collective knowledge forward. If you’d like to add enriching human life to your profile, UChicago Medicine is for you. Here at the forefront, we’re 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 Medicine’s 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.