Emergency Department Technician: Fast-Paced Patient Care

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

Job summary

Carle Health is seeking an Emergency Department Technician to assist ED physicians and nurses in delivering patient care under direct supervision. The role focuses on maintaining equipment and supplies, preparing patients for procedures, and supporting triage and throughput within the ED.

You will perform wound care, suction, EKGs, phlebotomy as ordered, transport patients, and help with injury assessments, while documenting data and ensuring a safe, efficient environment for patients and staff.

Qualifications

• BLS certification within 30 days of hire.
• High School Diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Answers call lights and offers comfort measures to patients with nursing staff.
• Brings code cart, provides cardiac compressions as needed.
• Cleans and sends instruments for sterilization.
• Obtains supplies and equipment for procedures.
• Documents patient data in charts during care.
• Maintains department equipment in working order.
• Orders supplies from storeroom and vendors as needed.
• Performs wound care and prep under physician supervision.
• Prepares patients for transport and transports as needed.
• Assists with direct patient care within ED Tech scope.
• Performs monitoring and documentation for psychiatric patients.
• Supports triage, rooming and transfers to facilitate throughput.
• Stocks linen and supplies in the ED.
• Performs EKGs and phlebotomy as ordered.

Skills

BLS certification

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Carle Health is seeking an Emergency Department Technician to assist ED physicians and nurses in delivering patient care under direct supervision. The role focuses on maintaining equipment and supplies, preparing patients for procedures, and supporting triage and throughput within the ED.

You will perform wound care, suction, EKGs, phlebotomy as ordered, transport patients, and help with injury assessments, while documenting data and ensuring a safe, efficient environment for patients and staff.