Emergency Department Technican

Silver Cross Hospital is an extraordinary place to work. Were 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! Its 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:

Days - 12 Hours, Full Time Days

Department:

HOMER GLEN FREE STANDING EMERGENCY ROOM

Benefits for You

At Silver Cross Hospital, we care about your health and well-being and that is why we work hard to provide quality and affordable benefit options for you and your eligible family members.

Silver Cross Hospital and Silver Cross Medical Groups offer a comprehensive benefit package available for Full-time and Part-time employees which includes:

• Medical, Dental and Vision plans
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Other voluntary benefit plans
• PTO and Sick time
• 401(k) plan with a match
• Wellness program
• Tuition Reimbursement

Registry employees who meet eligibility may participate in our 401(k) Savings plan with a potential match. However, registry employees are ineligible for Health and Welfare benefits.

The final pay rate offered may be more than the posted range based on several factors including but not limited to: licensure, certifications, work experience, education, knowledge, demonstrated abilities, internal equity, market data, and more.

The expected pay for this position is listed below:

$18.00 - $21.00