ED Technician I

OSF HealthCare Saint Anthony Medical Center; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

OSF HealthCare Saint Anthony Medical Center is seeking an Emergency Department Technician to support the ED team with basic patient care, vital signs, and documentation. Under RN supervision, you will assist with daily living activities, specimens, ECGs, and patient safety.

The role requires a High School diploma or GED, BLS CPR certification, and IL CNA or EMT-B license, with six+ months in a clinical setting preferred. OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

• Education: High School/GED.
• Licenses/Certifications: American Heart Association BLS for healthcare provider CPR; CNA in IL OR EMT-B license in IL.
• Experience: Six or more months in a clinical healthcare environment (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Take vital signs and assist patients with activities of daily living.
• Record pertinent information in patient charts and communicate with the care team.
• Perform ECGs and wound care as needed.
• Assist with patient safety and observation of physical/emotional changes.

Skills

Communication skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CNA certification (IL) or EMT-B license

Job description

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Expected pay for this position is $18.98 - $22.34/hour. Actual pay will be determined by experience, skills and internal equity. This is an Hourly position.

Overview

POSITION SUMMARY: The Emergency Department Technician functions as a member of the emergency department patient care team, under supervision of the registered nurse. The emergency department technician I performs basic patient care procedures to provide for the care, comfort, and safety of patients, including, but not limited to, taking vital signs, assisting patients with activities of daily living, specimen collection, performing ECG's, post-mold application, crutch-walk teaching, spinal immobilization, basic wound care, and observation of patients for physical/emotional changes. Other duties include recording pertinent information in patient charts and communicating with other Patient Care Team members to ensure continuity of care.

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Education: High School/GED Licenses/Certifications: American Heart Associate BLS for healthcare provider CPR Certified Nursing Assistant in the State of Work, OR; EMT-B, License in the State of Illinois

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Six or more months experience in a clinical healthcare environment Able to communicate effectively in person; by telephone; and computer messaging Six or more months experience in supporting physical, emotional and psycho-social needs of patients

OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.