Emergency Department Tech — Fast-Paced Patient Care + Benefits

Mercy Health System; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life & Disability Insurance

FSA/HSA Options

Paid time off

Parental and caregiver leave

Job summary

Mercyhealth is seeking an ED Tech at Javon Bea Hospital - Rockford, IL. This full-time role supports patient care in the ED, handles call lights, documentation, and maintains a clean environment while preparing supplies and equipment for procedures.

The position requires CNA or Medical Assistant or EMT/Paramedic education and applicable certifications. You will assist with intubation prep, CPR, EKGs, IV starts, and patient transport.

Qualifications

• Completion of a CNA program.
• Graduate of a ABHES/CAAHEP-accredited Medical Assistant program.
• Graduate of a medical assistant program in a postsecondary school with regional or national accreditation.
• Graduate of an Emergency Medical Technician program or a Paramedic program.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care as assigned and per routine.
• Answer call lights and document care.
• Maintain clean patient environment and restock supplies.
• Assist ED physicians with intubation prep and required equipment.
• Perform 12 lead EKGs and start IVs as directed.
• Transport non-monitored patients to inpatient units.

Education

CNA program

ABHES/CAAHEP Medical Assistant program

Postsecondary Medical Assistant program (regional or national accreditation)

EMT program

Paramedic program

Job description

Mercyhealth is seeking an ED Tech at Javon Bea Hospital - Rockford, IL. This full-time role supports patient care in the ED, handles call lights, documentation, and maintains a clean environment while preparing supplies and equipment for procedures.

The position requires CNA or Medical Assistant or EMT/Paramedic education and applicable certifications. You will assist with intubation prep, CPR, EKGs, IV starts, and patient transport.