ED Technician I

OSF HealthCare; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

OSF HealthCare is seeking an Emergency Department Technician in Rockford, IL. This role supports the ED team under RN supervision, performing basic patient care to ensure safety, comfort and efficient flow of care.

The position includes duties such as vital signs, ADL assistance, specimen collection and ECGs, with pay between $18.98 and $22.34 per hour. Previous clinic experience preferred, and BLS/CPR certification is required.

Qualifications

• High School/GED required.
• BLS for healthcare provider CPR certification.
• CNA in IL or EMT-B license required.
• Six+ months experience in clinical healthcare preferred.

Responsibilities

• Take vital signs and monitor patient status.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living for comfort and safety.
• Collect specimens and perform ECGs as directed by the RN.
• Support the care team by documenting in patient charts and communicating needs.
• Assist with ambulation, wound care, and patient mobility as needed.

Skills

BLS Certification

Vital signs

Education

High School / GED

CNA Certification (IL)

EMT-B Certification (IL)

Tools

ECG Monitoring

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.