ED Technician - Emergency Department Tech

Loyola Medicine; Maywood (IL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Loyola Medicine seeks an experienced Nursing Assistant to provide patient care during 12-hour night shifts. Duties include vital signs, meal distribution, specimen collection, and assisting with treatments and procedures.

Responsibilities also cover equipment setup, documentation, patient ambulation, and effective communication with patients and families. BLS certification is required; prior ED/acute care exposure is beneficial.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma with relevant training.
• 1-2 years of relevant experience preferred.
• BLS American Heart Association certification required.
• Illinois health system/ nursing-focused program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care, distribute meals, take vital signs, collect labs.
• Assist with testing, IV setup, ECG, suctioning, wound care, and cultures.
• Assist physicians with equipment and setup.
• Assist with ambulating patients and transfers.
• Complete documentation and communicate with patients/families.
• Utilize time/resources to improve quality and cost outcomes.
• Perform other department duties as assigned.

Skills

Vital signs

IV setup

CPR

Patient care

Documentation

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

ECG machine

IV equipment

Lab specimen collection

Job description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: 12 Hour Night Shift Description: FT Nights

• Meets the comfort and hygiene needs of the patient by providing care services. Distributes meals and beverages, takes vital signs, collects lab specimens.
• Assists with completion of patient testing and treatment procedures, sets up and primes IV tubing, 12-lead ECG, simple tracheostomy suctioning and care, changes dressings, obtains blood specimens utilizing appropriate skin puncture and venipuncture techniques, performs cardiopulmonary resuscitation, obtains wound and throat cultures.
• Assists physician and professional staff in equipment supply and set up.
• Assists with ambulating patients with assistive devices such as crutches and with transfer/transport procedures.
• Performs required documentation and communicates in a competent and effective manner to meet patient and/or family needs and regulatory requirements.
• Utilizes time and resources effectively to promote quality and cost outcomes.
• Other department specific duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

Minimum Education:

Required: High School Diploma plus training acquired through work experience or education

Minimum Experience:

Preferred: 1-2 years of previous job-related experience

Licensure/Certifications:

Required: BLS American Heart Association

Preferred:

Licensed EMT Paramedic State of Illinois

Licensed EMT-Basic and/or Paramedic State of Illinois

Other: Completion of an Illinois Department of Health program (CNA, EMT-B, EMT-P) with verification, or the ability to prove an equal or higher level of education in a nursing focused program.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary Range: $17.30 - $26.81 per hour

Actual compensation will fall within the range but may vary based on factors such as experience, qualifications, education, location, licensure, certification requirements, and comparisons to colleagues in similar roles.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.