Position Highlights:

• Emergency Services Technician - Emergency Room
• Location: Swedish Hospital - Chicago, IL
• Per Diem
• Hours: 7:00pm - 7:30am
• Rotating weekends

What you will need:

• High School graduate
• ED Tech experience or EMT experience preferred
• Completed the first clinical semester of nursing school or a MA/CNA program preferred.
• Certification in adult, child, and infant CPR techniques

General Summary:

Responsible for assisting in the provision of nursing care to patients as delegated by a Registered Nurse.  Responsible for performing tasks to support unit functions.

• Gives direct care as delegated by a Registered Nurse:
• Transports patients to and from the Emergency Department.  Assists patients in transferring between bed, cart, or wheelchair.
• Cleans emergency rooms, including furniture, major equipment, and carts in accordance with Emergency Department infection control guidelines after procedures and patient discharge.
• Assists in the maintenance and care of equipment, instruments, and supplies.  Keeps the storeroom neat and orderly.
• Stock supplies and linens in exam rooms according to designated Emergency Department routine.  Empties full dirty linen containers each shift or as needed.
• Participates in maintaining an environment conducive to safety, patient comfort, and privacy.
• Participates in interdepartmental deliveries and procurement of supplies, equipment, and patient information.
• Functions as Emergency Department secretary and performs secretary duties during the shift as the need arises.