Emergency Department Technician I

OSF HealthCare; Rockford (IL); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

OSF HealthCare in Rockford, IL is seeking an Emergency Department Technician to support the ED patient care team under RN supervision. You will take vital signs, assist with activities of daily living, collect specimens, perform ECGs, and help with basic wound care and monitoring.

This is an hourly position with pay ranging from $18.98 to $22.34 per hour. OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer and emphasizes patient safety and compassionate care.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• CPR/BLS certification required.
• CNA or EMT-B license in Illinois preferred or required.

Responsibilities

• Take vital signs and assist patients with activities of daily living.
• Perform ECGs and basic wound care as directed.
• Record patient data in charts and communicate with the care team.
• Observe patients for physical and emotional changes.
• Provide post-mold application and crutch-walk instruction as needed.

Skills

Communication

Patient care

Team collaboration

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CNA Certification

EMT-B License

BLS for Healthcare Provider CPR

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.

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

OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.