Requisition ID: 66956

Ministry: Presence St Mary Hosp SMEMC

Location: Presence St Mary Chicago

Location Address:
2233 West Division Street, Chicago, IL 60622 United States (US)

Department: 20245135 Emergency Room SMEMC

Daily Hours: 12
Standard Hours: 36
Employment Status: Full-time
Employment Type: Regular
Shift: Night
FLSA: N

SUMMARY

The Emergency Department Technician I under the direction and supervision of a registered professional nurse (RN) carries out all assignments in the provision of patient care, as delegated by the registered nurse.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Promotes and maintains an atmosphere for patient comfort. Keeps patient's room clean and orderly. Assists patients with bedpans and urinals. Assists in cleaning and preparing rooms after a patient has been dispositioned, removing and disposing of used supplies, specimens.

Surveys for significant findings regarding patient safety, personal needs and changes in patient's condition, reporting findings to RN. Identifies patient/family education needs and reports them to the RN.

Assists RN in completing therapeutic treatments and communicates patient's response to treatment.

Places patients on electrocardiogram (EKG) monitor and performs 12 lead EKG's. Performs venipuncture for the purpose of obtaining blood specimens.

Provides direct patient care, as directed by RN, such as perform point of care testing, check vital signs and measurements, and collection of urine and stool specimens. Cleans wounds and assists with minor wound care procedures under the direction of a physician or RN. Applies dressings, splints, and post molds.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.



Education and/or Experience

High School diploma or equivalent with one year related experience or Completion of/current enrollment in Certified Nursing Assistant program required. Minimum one year of work experience in a health care environment required.

Computer Skills

Knowledge of Microsoft Office software.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Basic Life Support (BLS) or CPR certification required. Certified Nursing Assistant in Illinois (CNA), EMT-Basic, EMT-Intermediate, EMT-Paramedic preferred.

Business Unit: Presence St Mary Hosp SMEMC

Job Function: Nursing

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

EOE of Minorities/Females/Vets/Disability