ED Technician, Emergency Department - Part-Time

Mercy Health System; United States; On-site; USD 24,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life & Disability Insurance

FSA/HSA Options

Paid time off

Tuition and certification reimburse

Well-being Programs

Employee Discounts

On-Demand Pay

Financial Education

Annual recognition events

Family discounts

Job summary

Mercyhealth in the United States seeks a dedicated Emergency Department support professional to provide direct patient care and assist physicians and nursing staff in a fast-paced ED. You will perform clinical duties including EKGs, IV starts, venipunctures, CPR, splinting, and patient transport, while maintaining accurate documentation and keeping supplies stocked.

Required qualifications include completion of a CNA or Medical Assistant program (ABHES/CAAHEP or equivalent), CPR/BLS

Qualifications

• Completion of a CNA program or graduate of a medical assistant program accredited by ABHES/CAAHEP or equivalent,
• Graduate of an EMT or Paramedic program.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient care as assigned and per routine per standards of care.
• Assists ED physicians and nursing staff with procedures.
• Documents care provided and maintains accurate records.
• Starts IVs and performs 12 Lead EKGs as directed.
• Transports patients and maintains supplies and environment.

Skills

CPR/BLS certification

Direct patient care

Emergency procedures

Documentation and charting

Education

CNA program

Medical Assistant program (ABHES/CAAHEP)

EMT program

Paramedic program

Tools

12-lead EKG

IV starts

Venipuncture

Job description

OVERVIEW: Provides direct patient care and essential clinical support in a fast-paced Emergency Department, ensuring timely, compassionate, and efficient service to patients and families. Assists physicians and nursing staff with emergency procedures, performs clinical duties including EKGs, IV starts, venipunctures, CPR, splinting, and patient transport, while maintaining accurate documentation, managing supplies, and supporting overall department operations. Requires completion of an approved CNA, Medical Assistant, EMT, or Paramedic program, applicable certification/licensure, and CPR/BLS certification. Schedule: 2, 12‑hour shifts per week Shift: Variable day shift and mid shift with start times ranging from 7am-1pm.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides patient care as assigned and per routine, according to standards of care, shift routines, and policies and procedures.
• Answers call lights in a timely and appropriate manner.
• Documents care provided according to standards.
• Maintains a clean work and patient environment.
• Maintains supplies, stocking new supplies and disposing of expired or damaged supplies.
• Processes orders in an accurate and timely manner.
• Answers the telephone and call lights appropriately and provides information or relays messages to patients and staff.
• Directs visitors to patient's rooms.
• Maintains medical records of current patients.
• Processes patient charges and orders supplies as needed.
• Participates in department or unit performance improvement activities.
• Performs 12 Lead EKGs as directed.
• Starts IV as directed.
• Performs venipunctures as directed.
• Assists ED MDs with intubation by gathering needed equipment.
• Performs CPR and places the Lucas on patients during resuscitations.
• Performs splint applications.
• Assist with chest tube insertions by gathering needed supplies equipment.
• Performs BGMs as directed.
• Transports non-monitored patients to the inpatient units.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Completion of a CNA program or Graduate of a medical assistant program accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) or the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), or graduate of a medical assistant program in a postsecondary school or college that has institutional accreditation by a regional accrediting commission or by a national accrediting organization approved by the U.S. Department of Education or Graduate of an Emergency Medical Technician program or Graduate of a Paramedic program.

CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE

Certified as a Nursing Assistant in applicable state, or Certified as a Medical Assistant through the AAMA (American Association of Medical Assistants) or RMA certification through the AMT (American Medical Technologists) or CCMA (Certified Clinical Medical Assistant through NHA (National Healthcareer Association) or RMA through AAH (American Allied Health) or NCMA Certification through the NCCT that have also completed the education requirements. or Licensed as an EMT-B or EMT-A in applicable state, or Licensed as a Paramedic in applicable state. Approved CPR or BLS certification required within 90 days.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

N/A

LEVEL OF SUPERVISION

N/A

PAY RANGE

$17.57 - $25.48

Mercyhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision Life & Disability Insurance
• FSA/HSA Options
• Generous, accruing paid time off
• Paid Parental and caregiver leave
• Career advancement and educational opportunities
• Tuition and certification reimbursement
• Certification Reimbursement
• Well‑being Programs
• Employee Discounts
• On‑Demand Pay
• Financial Education
• Annual recognition/awards events
• Partner appreciation days
• Family entertainment/attractions discount
• Community service/improvement opportunities

At Mercyhealth, we don’t simply hire people, we empower employee‑partners who are passionate about making lives better.

As an integrated health system, we deliver exceptional, coordinated across seven hospitals, 85 primary and specialty clinics, and a team of over 7,500 professionals serving northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin.

Accolades

• #1 in the nation on AARP’s Best Employers for Workers Over 50
• One of Working Mother magazine’s 100 Best Companies for Working Mothers
• A Top 50 Company and Top 10 Nonprofit for Executive Women

For over 135 years, Mercyhealth has provided high‑quality health care to residents throughout northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin.

We have a passion for providing comprehensive health care close to home for area residents through our six hospitals and 85 primary and specialty care locations.

As an integrated health system, you can come to us for routine health care, like annual physicals, immunizations and preventive health screenings, as well as highly specialized care, such as neonatal intensive care, heart surgery, stroke care, neurosurgery, cancer treatment and much more. The range of Mercyhealth’s specialties and the skills of our doctors, nurses and clinical staff are truly extraordinary.