Emergency Room Technician

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Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system, University of Chicago Medicine , as a Emergency Room Technician in the Comer Emergency Room department. Comer Children's Hospital located in Hyde Park, is a state-of-the-art 172-bed hospital dedicated to caring for infants, children, teens and young adults. Comer Emergency Department is a 21-bed, Level 1 Pediatric Academic Trauma Center dedicated to providing high-quality, evidence-based care to the children of South Side of Chicago and beyond. With 2 trauma bays, 1 special procedures room and a dedicated resuscitation bay, we are equipped to handle the most critical situations. We are proud to be recognized as an exemplary pediatric emergency department, having received the Emergency Nurses Association's prestigious Lantern Award for 2024-2027. 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: Days, 7p-7a, every other weekend required Work Location: Hyde Park Unit/Department: Comer Emergency Department CBA Code: 743 S&M
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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.
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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.
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.
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Location:
Chicago, IL, United States
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Healthcare Practitioners And Technical Occupations

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