Emergency Department Technician I

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

Job summary

OSF HealthCare is seeking an Emergency Department Technician I to join the patient care team. You will perform basic patient care tasks under RN supervision, taking vital signs and assisting with daily living activities to ensure patient comfort and safety.

The role involves recording notes in charts, communicating with the care team, and supporting ECGs and wound care as needed. The position is hourly and requires a High School diploma and BLS certification, with IL CNA/EMT-B licenses valued.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• BLS for healthcare providers certification required.
• CNA license in Illinois and EMT-B license preferred as applicable.
• Prior clinicalHealthcare experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Take vital signs and support routine patient care.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living and mobility.
• Record information in patient charts and communicate with care team.
• Assist with ECGs, wound care, and basic safety procedures.
• Support observation of patients for physical or emotional changes.

Skills

Communication skills

Patient care basics

ECG knowledge

Education

High School/GED

American Heart Association BLS for healthcare provider CPR

Certified Nursing Assistant in Illinois

EMT-B license (Illinois)

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.

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