ED Triage Technician — Fast-Paced Patient Data & Care

Silver Cross Hospital; New Lenox (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Silver Cross Hospital is seeking a full-time Emergency Department Triage Technician to assist the RN team by accelerating initial data gathering, triage, and patient transport. You’ll work afternoons (11a-11p) with weekend and holiday rotations within the ED, ensuring efficient patient flow and adherence to protocolized tasks.

Required: IL CNA/EMT-B license and CPR. Strong customer service, compassion, and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• Currently certified by the state of Illinois as a CNA or EMT-B license.
• Current CPR.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to care for patients with compassion and maintain quality in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to learn clerking.

Responsibilities

• Vital signs.
• Keeps charge Nurse aware of delays with patient care.
• Facilitating calls to medical staff.
• Facilitates patient transfer in collaboration with ED care team.
• Acknowledges and incorporates the importance of culture and cross-cultural relations; adapts services to meet culturally unique needs.
• Promotes a clean and safe environment of care, utilizing the SAFE error prevention habits.
• Provides the highest standard of privacy and confidentiality in matters involving patients and staff.

Education

CNA or EMT-B license

Job description

Silver Cross Hospital is seeking a full-time Emergency Department Triage Technician to assist the RN team by accelerating initial data gathering, triage, and patient transport. You’ll work afternoons (11a-11p) with weekend and holiday rotations within the ED, ensuring efficient patient flow and adherence to protocolized tasks.

Required: IL CNA/EMT-B license and CPR. Strong customer service, compassion, and excellent communication.