Emergency Department Tech (CNA/EMT) — Hands-On Patient Care

Carle; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Carle Health is seeking an Emergency Department Technician to support the ED team in Urbana, IL. You will assist with patient care under direct supervision, manage supplies, and help maintain equipment to ensure smooth ED operations.

The role emphasizes quick triage assistance, accurate charting, and collaboration with nursing staff to improve patient throughput and outcomes in a busy hospital environment.

Qualifications

• BLS certification within 30 days (AHA).
• Completion of EMT or CNA program.
• High School Diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Answers call lights and offers comfort measures to patients in coordination with nursing staff.
• Brings code cart to designated areas and provides cardiac compressions.
• Cleans instruments and prepares them for sterilization.
• Obtains supplies and equipment required for procedures.
• Documents appropriate patient care data in the medical record.
• Maintains department equipment in a functional manner.
• Performs wound irrigations, wound repairs, wound dressings, and surgical preps under the direct supervision of a physician.
• Prepares patients for transportation and transports patients as needed.
• Removes sutures from well-healed wounds under the direct supervision of a physician.
• Assists nursing staff with direct patient care within ED Tech scope of practice.
• Applies sutures and splints under the direction and supervision of provider staff.
• Facilitates patient throughput by assisting with triage, rooming, and transfers.
• Stocks linen and supplies in the Emergency Department.
• Performs EKGs on Emergency Department patients.

Skills

BLS certification

EMT/CNA training

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Carle Health is seeking an Emergency Department Technician to support the ED team in Urbana, IL. You will assist with patient care under direct supervision, manage supplies, and help maintain equipment to ensure smooth ED operations.

The role emphasizes quick triage assistance, accurate charting, and collaboration with nursing staff to improve patient throughput and outcomes in a busy hospital environment.