Emergency Department Technician I

OSF HealthCare; Peru (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

OSF HealthCare is seeking an Emergency Department Technician I to join the patient care team in the ER. The role involves basic patient care, vital signs, specimen collection, ECGs, and assisting with activities of daily living under the supervision of a registered nurse.

Qualified candidates have a High School/GED, and licenses such as CNA in Illinois, EMT-B, or BLS CPR; experience in a clinical setting is preferred. This is an hourly position with a $2.25/hr shift differential for third shift.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Experience in clinical healthcare environment preferred.
• Ability to document and communicate patient information accurately.

Responsibilities

• Take vital signs and monitor patient condition.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living.
• Collect specimens and perform ECGs.
• Apply post-mold therapy and teach crutch-walk.
• Maintain spinal immobilization and basic wound care.
• Record information in patient charts and communicate with care team.

Skills

Communication

Patient care

Vital signs

EMR documentation

Education

High School/GED

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

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

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.