Emergency Department Technician I

OSF HealthCare; Bloomington (IL); On-site; USD 2,615,000 - 3,078,000; Full time

Job summary

OSF HealthCare is hiring an Emergency Department Technician in Bloomington, IL. The role supports the ED team under RN supervision, performing basic patient care tasks and vital sign monitoring to ensure patient safety.

This position follows shift-based hours with a $2.25/hr differential for 3rd shift, and pay ranges from $18.98 to $22.34 per hour. Required qualifications include High School/GED, BLS CPR, CNA in Illinois or equivalent, and EMT-B license.

Qualifications

• High School/GED required.
• BLS for healthcare provider CPR from American Heart Association.
• CNA in Illinois and EMT-B license required.

Responsibilities

• Take vital signs and assist patients with activities of daily living.
• Collect specimens and perform ECGs.
• Provide basic wound care and immobilization assistance as directed.
• Record patient information in charts and communicate with the care team.

Skills

Communication

Patient care

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

High School/GED

Job description

Total Rewards

OSF HealthCare is dedicated to provide Mission Partners with a comprehensive and market-competitive total rewards package that includes benefits, compensation, recognition and well-being offerings that focus on the whole person and engage with their current stage of life and career. Expected pay for this position is $18.98 - $22.34/hour. Actual pay will be determined by experience, skills and internal equity. This is an Hourly position. $2.25/hr. for 3rd shift differential

POSITION SUMMARY

The Emergency Department Technician functions as a member of the emergency department patient care team, under supervision of the registered nurse. The emergency department technician I performs basic patient care procedures to provide for the care, comfort, and safety of patients, including, but not limited to, taking vital signs, assisting patients with activities of daily living, specimen collection, performing ECG's, post-mold application, crutch-walk teaching, spinal immobilization, basic wound care, and observation of patients for physical/emotional changes. Other duties include recording pertinent information in patient charts and communicating with other Patient Care Team members to ensure continuity of care.

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• High School/GED

Licenses/Certifications

• American Heart Associate BLS for healthcare provider CPR
• Certified Nursing Assistant in the State of Work, OR; EMT-B, License in the State of Illinois

Preferred Qualifications

• 6 or more months experience in a clinical healthcare environment
• Able to communicate effectively in person; by telephone; and computer messaging
• 6 or more months experience in supporting physical, emotional and psycho-social needs of patients

OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.