Emergency Department Tech — Fast-Paced Care, 12-Hour Shifts

Mercy Health Corporation; Freeport (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

On-Demand Pay

Job summary

Mercyhealth in Illinois seeks an Emergency Department Technician to support the ED team in a fast-paced setting. Responsibilities include EKGs, IV starts, venipunctures, splinting, CPR, and patient transport, with meticulous documentation and supply management.

The role requires teamwork, adaptability, and a commitment to high-quality patient care in urgent situations. Shift pattern offers three 12-hour shifts weekly.

Qualifications

• Completion of a CNA program or graduate of an ABHES/CAAHEP accredited MA program or equivalent.
• Graduate of an Emergency Medical Technician program or a Paramedic program.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care per routine and standards.
• Answer call lights promptly and document care.
• Maintain clean patient environment and supply chain.
• Process orders, relay messages, and manage calls.
• Assist ED physicians with procedures and equipment.
• Perform 12 Lead EKGs, start IVs, venipunctures, and CPR.
• Transport non-monitored patients to inpatient units.

Skills

EKG

IV starts

Venipunctures

CPR

Patient transport

Documentation

Teamwork

Education

CNA program

ABHES/CAAHEP MA program

EMT program

Paramedic program

Tools

Lucas device

EKG equipment

Job description

Mercyhealth in Illinois seeks an Emergency Department Technician to support the ED team in a fast-paced setting. Responsibilities include EKGs, IV starts, venipunctures, splinting, CPR, and patient transport, with meticulous documentation and supply management.

The role requires teamwork, adaptability, and a commitment to high-quality patient care in urgent situations. Shift pattern offers three 12-hour shifts weekly.