Emergency Department Technician Full-time Days

Pay Range: $22.45 - $31.44 hourly. Placement within the range depends on relevant work experience, internal equity, and, for union positions, the collective bargaining agreement. Hours: 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. with an every‑third‑weekend rotation. Position Summary The Emergency Department Technician provides patient care within a defined scope of practice that includes monitoring, treatment, and communication. The role works under direction of the Emergency Nurse and Physician, collecting data, administering treatments, and assisting with procedures and patient safety. Responsibilities The Paramedic functions under the direction of the Emergency Nurse (RN) and Physician. The Paramedic will also be responsible to collect pertinent data within their certification scope of responsibilities and report these clinical findings to the RN and Physicians. Assists patients with basic care needs and any other duties related to the well‑being of the patient following established nursing policies and procedures. Prioritizes patient care activities based on patient needs and unit activity under the direction of the Clinical Shift Coordinator and/or Relief Charge Nurse. Administers treatments and various procedures (within their scope of practice) to patients as ordered by the physician and directed by the Professional Nursing Staff including but not limited to: vital signs; orthostatic blood pressures; attaches cardiac monitor; obtains 12‑lead ECG; identifies abnormal cardiac rhythms and life‑threatening arrhythmias, pulse oximetry, capnography; oxygen administration including nasal cannula, O₂ mask, non‑rebreather mask; obtains finger‑stick blood glucose and specimen collections such as urine or stool or wound; wound care; sterile technique glove application and tray set‑up; aseptic technique and wound cleansing; wound dressings (steri‑strips, tube gauze, dry gauze, Telfa/adapt‑ic, antibiotic ointment application, cold and sterile saline burn dressings); assists with OB/GYN care; assists physician with examination; obtain visual acuity; eye care including eye irrigation and eye patch application; orthopedic care and applications including splints, wraps, immobilizers, crutches; assist in code situations; phlebotomy; start and discontinue IVs; managing intravenous maintenance fluids; identifies changes in patient condition and notifies RN/physician. Performs other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications Current EMT‑P license without restrictions or EMT‑B with at least one (1) year of relative experience in a similar capacity (including, but not limited to: military, private ambulance, fire department, or healthcare setting). High School graduate or equivalent. CERT Basic Life Support. Preferred Qualifications ACLS and PALS certification. Benefits

• 10,000 tuition reimbursement per year ($5,700 part‑time)
• 10,000 student loan repayment ($5,000 part‑time)
• 1,000 professional development per year ($500 part‑time)
• 250 wellbeing fund per year ($125 part‑time)

Matching 401(k) Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage Life insurance Annual employee salary increase and incentive bonus Paid time off and holiday pay Equal Opportunity Northwestern Medicine is an equal‑opportunity employer (disability, VETS) 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. Background Check Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case‑by‑case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act. Artificial Intelligence Disclosure Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person. Sign‑On Bonus Eligibility Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within one year are not eligible for the sign‑on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending on the job family. #J-18808-Ljbffr Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital