ED Technician I

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

Job summary

OSF HealthCare in Urbana, IL is seeking an Emergency Department Technician to join the fast-paced hospital team. Under RN supervision, you will perform basic patient care tasks, monitor patients, take vitals, assist with daily living activities, collect specimens, perform ECGs, and document observations to ensure continuity of care.

The role emphasizes compassionate support for patients, accurate charting, and effective communication with the care team.

Qualifications

• High School/GED required.
• BLS for healthcare provider CPR certification required.
• CNA (State of Illinois) OR EMT-B certification required.
• Six+ months clinical healthcare experience preferred.
• Able to communicate effectively in person, by phone, and via computer messaging.
• Six+ months experience in supporting physical, emotional and psycho-social needs of patients.

Responsibilities

• Take vital signs and monitor patient status.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living.
• Collect specimens as needed.
• Perform ECGs.
• Provide basic wound care and immobilization support.
• Document observations in patient charts.
• Communicate with the care team to ensure continuity of care.

Skills

Effective communication

Vital signs

Patient care

ECG

Education

High School / GED

Tools

EMR systems

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.