Emergency Department Tech I - 3rd Shift Patient Care

OSF HealthCare; Peru (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

OSF HealthCare is seeking an Emergency Department Technician to join the patient care team under RN supervision. The role performs basic patient care tasks to support comfort and safety, including vital signs, ADL assistance, specimen collection, ECGs, wound care, and monitoring for changes.

Qualifications include high school diploma or GED and CPR certification; CNA in OR; EMT-B in IL; 6+ months clinical experience preferred. OSF emphasizes equal opportunity employment and total rewards.

Qualifications

• High School/GED required.
• American Heart Association BLS CPR certification required.
• CNA in Oregon and EMT-B license in Illinois preferred.

Responsibilities

• Take vital signs and monitor patient status.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living.
• Collect specimens and perform ECGs.
• Provide wound care and basic patient care.
• Assist with spinal immobilization and crutch-walk teaching.
• Document patient information in charts and communicate with the care team.

Skills

Effective communication

Vital signs monitoring

Patient care assistance

ECG performance

Education

High School/GED

American Heart Association BLS for healthcare provider CPR

CNA (State of Work, OR) and EMT-B IL license

Job description

OSF HealthCare is seeking an Emergency Department Technician to join the patient care team under RN supervision. The role performs basic patient care tasks to support comfort and safety, including vital signs, ADL assistance, specimen collection, ECGs, wound care, and monitoring for changes.

Qualifications include high school diploma or GED and CPR certification; CNA in OR; EMT-B in IL; 6+ months clinical experience preferred. OSF emphasizes equal opportunity employment and total rewards.