Emergency Department Technician I

OSF HealthCare; Monmouth (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

OSF HealthCare is seeking an Emergency Department Technician to join the ED team. The role supports nurses with patient care, including vital signs, ADLs, specimen collection and ECGs.

Must have High School/GED, CNA certification (Illinois), EMT-B and BLS. Ideal candidates have 6+ months of clinical healthcare experience and strong communication skills, in a fast-paced ED environment.

Qualifications

• High School/GED required.
• American Heart Association BLS CPR required.
• CNA license in Illinois and EMT-B license.
• 6+ months clinical healthcare experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Take vital signs and assist patients with daily living activities.
• Record information in patient charts and communicate with team for continuity of care.
• Assist with ECGs, wound care, crutch-walk teaching and immobilization as needed.
• Provide basic patient care and observe for physical or emotional changes.

Skills

Communication

Patient care

Vital signs

Education

High School/GED

CNA license (Illinois)

EMT-B license

BLS CPR

Tools

ECG

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.