Emergency Department Technician

UnityPoint Health; Rock Island (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

UnityPoint Health's Emergency Department is seeking a motivated Emergency Department Technician to support RNs and the clinical team in a fast-paced setting. You will assist with vitals, patient comfort, and basic care critical for efficient workflows and patient safety.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, preferably 1 year of clinical experience, and AHA BLS certification within 30 days of hire. Full-time positions offer a $3,000 sign-on bonus and three 12-hour shifts per week.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least one year of clinical experience preferred.
• BLS certification required within 30 days of hire (preferred upon hire).

Responsibilities

• Obtain vitals and provide basic, immediate care to patients.
• Assist with personal care: bathing, bed making, grooming, and toileting; support safe patient handling.
• Build empathetic connections with patients to support comfort and overall care.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Compassionate communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

Shift: 7:30am-8:00pm; 3 12-Hour Shifts a Week.

$3,000 Sign-on Bonus for Full Time!

Are you ready to be on the front lines of patient care? Join our fast-paced Emergency Department team and play a vital role in delivering compassionate, high-quality care when patients need it most.

As an Emergency Department Technician, you’ll support our Registered Nurses and clinical team by providing hands‑on patient care and assisting with essential tasks that ensure comfort, safety, and efficiency in a dynamic environment. From helping patients with personal needs to supporting critical workflows, you’ll be an integral part of the care experience. If you’re looking to grow your healthcare career in a challenging and rewarding setting, we’d love to meet you.

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. Here are just a few:

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.
• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.
• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities

• Works closely with patients and provides them with basic, immediate care and comfort needs such as obtaining vitals (i.e. temperature, blood pressure, heart, and respiratory rate.
• Cleaning and changing bedsheets, bathing, dressing, and toileting patients.
• Building true emotional connections with patients.

Qualifications

Education:

• High school diploma or GED

Experience:

• At least one year of clinical experience - Preferred

License(s)/Certification(s):

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) (preferred upon hire; required within 30 days)

*Specific offers are determined by various factors, such as experience, skills, internal equity, and other business needs. The salary range listed does not include other forms of compensation which may include bonuses/incentive, differential pay, or other forms of compensation or benefits that may be applicable to this role.