Northwestern Medicine · 1 day ago
Emergency Department Assistant-Feinberg ED Full-time Nights
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelNorthwestern Medicine is a leader in the healthcare industry, dedicated to providing exceptional patient care. The Emergency Department Assistant (EDA) plays a vital role in supporting nurses and physicians by performing direct and indirect patient care activities in the Emergency Department.
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Responsibilities
Follows established policies, procedures and standards of care in all areas of practice
Facilitates the coordination patient flow, assists health care team, and independently performs duties
Plans, organizes, and prioritizes daily activities and multiple tasks
Demonstrates familiarity with ED specific protocols and equipment
Gives and receives shift report
Provides wound care
Cleanses and irrigates wounds using aseptic technique
Applies simple and complex dressings appropriate to type of wound, including application of ointments (Neosporin, Silvadene) and impregnated dressings (Xeroform, Duoderm)
Applies Steri-strips as directed
Performs suture removal
Assists with splinting and orthopedic devices
Assists with positioning/immobilization of patients to enable casting
Applies splinting/orthopedic devices (soft cervical collar, metal and plastic splints, wrist brace, sling, aircast, elastic bandage, knee and shoulder immobilizers, cast shoe, posterior mold, plaster cast)
Instructs assistive devices and ensures patient competency in crutch walking, cane usage
Performs ECGs
Performs Stat, chest pain, ECGs within 10 minutes
Accurately enters patient data for procedure
Ensures order entry into Powerchart
Retrieves previous ECGs for comparison
Presents ECGs to ED Attending for review and documents activity
Transmits data every two hours
Performs phlebotomy in addition to specimen collection (urine, stool, sputum)
Labels and processes specimens according to established protocols and policies
Performs bedside waived testing procedures and maintains annual competency
Assists with admission, transfer, and discharge process
Prepares patient and room for MD or RN assessment, evaluation, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures (work may require lifting and positioning of patients)
Obtains vital signs and routinely reassess vital signs
Applies cardiac monitor/pulse oximetry
Prepares oxygen, suction equipment, and other respiratory aids
Collects and records intake and output
Administers and assists with direct patient care and patient hygiene activities
Makes rounds of patients and anticipates their needs
Answers patient’s call lights promptly
Applies comfort and safety measures
Transports and/or retrieves patients, specimens, equipment and/or supply as needed, including to front door on discharge
Documents on medical record all patient care provided, including charge voucher
Removes fixed rings using ring cutter and ensures identity and possession of patient belongings
Performs CPR
Performs morgue care
Completes all necessary duties to ensure a clean, safe, attractive work environment
Cleans, organizes, and prepares patient rooms; notifies appropriate personnel for mopping, garbage disposal
Maintains stock of patient care items according to standards, orders accordingly in Powerchart
Cleans and prepares for processing of equipment requiring sterilization
Returns sterilized equipment to proper location and stores excess equipment
Performs daily departmental room checks and bedside waived testing quality measures
Assists with order entry and telephone response
Utilizes and updates online patient and bed tracking systems
Performs tasks and activities as delegated by the RN or MD to facilitate patient care and the efficient operations of the Emergency Department
Participates in Emergency Preparedness procedures
Qualification
Required
High School diploma or equivalent required
Previous patient care experience required with demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills
CPR certification from American Heart Association
Physical demands required for this role include lift/carry up to 50 pounds and a push/pull force up to 50 pounds
Preferred
Phlebotomy and ECG skills preferred
Strong customer service orientation and ability to work in a fast-paced environment desired
College degree or interest in health care field preferred
EMT-B certification helpful
Benefits
Tuition reimbursement
Loan forgiveness
401(k) matching
Lifecycle benefits
Company
Northwestern Medicine
Northwestern Medicine is the collaboration between Northwestern Memorial HealthCare and Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine around a strategic vision to transform the future of health care.
Founded in 1972
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$25M2018-06-26Grant· $25M
Leadership Team
Howard Chrisman, MD
President and CEO
John A. Orsini, CPA
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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