Emergency Department Technician

Silver Cross Hospital Job Opportunity

Silver Cross Hospital is an extraordinary place to work. We're known for our culture of excellence and delivery of unrivaled experiences for our patients, their families, the communities we serveand for each other. Come join us! It's the way you want to be treated.

Position Summary: Supports and complements the nursing process under the direction of a Registered Nurse. Obtains complete, accurate and relevant patient data for the purpose of registration for the outpatient, free-standing emergency department and inpatient population.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs direct patient care, including, but not limited to:

  1. Vital signs

  2. Assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs)

  3. 12-lead EKGs

  4. Point of care testing

  5. Splint application, wound care

  6. Assist in procedures, code response and room preparation for incoming patients

  7. Stocking and patient transport

• Keeps charge Nurse aware of delays with patient care
• Facilitating calls to medical staff
• Facilitates patient transfer in collaboration with ED care team
• Acknowledges and incorporates - the importance of culture, the assessment of cross-cultural relations, and vigilance towards the dynamics that result from cultural differences, the expansion of cultural knowledge, and the adaptation of services to meet culturally unique needs.
• Promotes a clean and safe environment of care, utilizing the SAFE error prevention habits
• Provides the highest standard of privacy and confidentiality in matters involving patients, coworkers, and the hospital by abiding by the Standards of Conduct

Required Qualifications:

Education and Training:

• Currently certified by the state of Illinois as a CNA or EMT-B license.
• Current CPR.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to care for patients with compassion and maintain quality in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to learn clerking.

Work Shift Details:

Afternoons - 12 hours, The Emergency Department Triage Technician functions as a designated clinical extender and assistant to the Triage Registered Nurse (RN). The primary objective of this role is to accelerate the initial data gathering, diagnostic testing, and transport of arriving patients to optimize overall department throughout. Operating under a strict, non-interpretive scope of work, the position executes protocolized clinical tasks and conducts scheduled safety surveillance within the waiting lobby to maintain a secure environment and mitigate clinical deterioration risks. 11a-11p full-time triage technician with rotating weekends and holiday rotation. Requirements: Currently certified by the state of Illinois as a CNA or EMT-B license. CPR. Previous ER experience strongly preferred. Ability to care for patients with compassion and maintain quality in a fast pace environment. Must be organized, have excellent communication and customer service skills, great computer skills, must use proper phone etiquette and knowledgeable with Medical Terminology.