ED Tech - Night Shift

About Us

Loretto Hospital is a safety-net hospital that serves more than 33,000 patients each year from Chicago’s Austin and surrounding communities. Established in 1923 as a not-for-profit community-focused healthcare provider, Loretto offers its community a unique patient-centered healthcare delivery system that promotes general wellness and education. The hospital staff are committed to providing the best possible medical care in a holistic, safe, and comfortable environment. By empowering patients with knowledge and resources, Loretto Hospital strives to cultivate a culture of proactive medical management within the community, with the goal of increasing the quality of life for patients and community residents.

About the Role

We are looking for a dedicated Emergency Room Tech to join our team. Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, the Emergency Department Technician participates in the delivery of care to patients in the Emergency Department. The Emergency Department Technician promotes good public relations and professional attitude when dealing with co-workers, patients, visitors, and physicians. The Emergency Department Technician also provides patient care and performs job functions and responsibilities in compliance with hospital policies, protocols, and job description.

Responsibilities

• Provides courteous service to our patients, visitors, staff, physicians, and other internal/external customers.
• Accepts or responds to change in a manner that promotes and supports departmental/hospital goals and objectives.
• Responds to the needs of the department by accepting additional assignments and/or assisting others to ensure the continuity of services.
• Maintains the desk as needed, which includes order entry, charges, ordering supplies, and telephone etiquette.
• Transports patients, lab specimens, and other items as assigned.
• Follows established emergency, infection control, and/or universal precautions procedures as required.
• Promptly responds to the needs of the patients.
• Demonstrates the ability to manage patients of all ages or patients with special needs.
• Understands and adheres to Loretto Hospital’s compliance standards as they appear in the Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct, and Conflict of Interest Policy.
• Keeps abreast of all pertinent federal, state, and hospital regulations, laws, and policies as they presently exist and as they change or are modified.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• EMT B, EMT P, PCT/PA, or CNA certification required.
• Six months of Emergency Department experience preferred.
• CPI and Team Restraints certification preferred.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, and walk, as well as occasionally stoop, kneel, or crouch. Normal or corrected vision, hearing, and ability to speak are necessary. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, sharp eye focus, and ability to distinguish colors. There may be periods of stressful, intense concentration with more than average pressure used in a variety of problem-solving situations.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, and retirement savings plans.
• Paid time off.
• Career development opportunities in a vibrant community of healthcare professionals.