Emergency Department Tech - Richland

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

Job summary

Carle Health in Illinois seeks an Emergency Department Technician to assist ED physicians and nurses, maintain equipment, and support patient care in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Responsibilities include answering call lights, triage assistance, delivering supplies, performing EKGs, wound care under supervision, and ensuring smooth patient throughput.

Qualifications

• BLS certification within 30 days (AHA)
• EMT coursework or CNA coursework or nursing clinical experiences

Responsibilities

• Answers call lights and comfort measures in coordination with nursing staff.
• Brings code cart to designated areas, provides cardiac compressions.
• Cleans and sends instruments for sterilization.
• Obtains supplies and equipment required for procedures.
• Documents appropriate data in patient chart when care is provided.
• Maintains all department equipment in a functional manner.
• Performs EKGs on all ED patients.

Skills

BLS certification (AHA)

EMT coursework

CNA coursework

Nursing clinical experiences

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

The Emergency Department Technician functions within the department under the direction of the ED Physician and the ED Nurse(s). The technician is responsible for maintaining equipment and supplies and providing patient care under the direct supervision of the medical and nursing staff.

Qualifications

Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA)American Heart Association (AHA), Education: H.S. Diploma/GED, Work Experience:Successful completion of EMT coursework, or successful completion of CNA coursework, or successful completion of at least one semester of nursing clinical experiences.

Responsibilities

• Answers call lights and offers comfort measures to patients in coordination with nursing staff.
• Brings code cart to designated areas, provides cardiac compressions.
• Cleans and sends instruments for sterilization.
• Obtains supplies and equipment required for procedures.
• Documents appropriate data in patient chart when care is provided.
• Maintains all department equipment in a functional manner.
• Obtains daily supplies from CPD.
• Orders supplies and equipment from storeroom and specific vendors as needed.
• Performs wound irrigations, wound dressings and surical preps under the direct supervision of the physician.
• Prepares patient for transportation and transport.
• Assists nursing staff with direct patient care within ED Tech scope.
• Sutures wounds and applies splints under the direction and supervision of provider staff.
• Facilitates patient thoughput into and out of the department by assisting with triage, rooming and transfers.
• Stocks linen and supplies in the ED.
• Performs EKGs on all ED patients.

About Us

Find it here.

Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. At Carle Health, we're committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued, respected and empowered, where passion and purpose come together to positively impact the lives of our patients and our communities. Find it all at Carle Health.

Our nearly 17,000 team members and providers work together to support patient care across central and southeastern Illinois. We've grown to include eight, award-winning hospitals and a multispecialty provider group with more than 1,500 doctors and advanced practice providers. We're developing the next generation of providers and healthcare professionals through Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world's first engineering-based medical school, and Methodist College. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet® designations, the nation's highest honor for nursing care. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information: [e-mail].

Compensation and Benefits

The compensation range for this position is $17.89per hour - $28.98per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.