Emergency Department Technician I

OSF HealthCare; Bloomington (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

OSF HealthCare seeks an Emergency Department Technician to join the ED care team. Under RN supervision, you will provide basic patient care, assist with daily living activities, take vital signs, and help with specimen collection and ECGs.

The role requires a High School/GED, BLS for healthcare provider CPR, and IL CNA or EMT-B licensure; 6+ months clinical experience preferred. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• High School/GED required.
• BLS for Healthcare Provider CPR required.
• CNA license IL and EMT-B license in IL preferred.

Responsibilities

• Take vital signs and assist patients with daily living activities.
• Assist with ECGs, wound care, and immobilization as directed.
• Record patient information and communicate with care team to ensure continuity.

Skills

Communication

Patient care

Vital signs

Education

BLS for Healthcare Provider

CNA license IL

EMT-B

Job description

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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

Overview

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.