Emergency Department Technician: Rapid, Hands-On Care

Carle; Urbana, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Carle Health is seeking an Emergency Department Technician to support the ED team under physician and resource nurse supervision in Urbana, IL. You will maintain equipment, assist with patient care, and ensure supplies are readily available in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires BLS within 30 days, completion of an EMT or CNA program, and a high school diploma or GED. You will work closely with nursing staff, assist with triage and patient transport, and contribute to effective patient

Qualifications

• Certifications: BLS within 30 days (AHA)
• Completion of an EMT or CNA Program
• Education: H.S. Diploma/GED

Responsibilities

• Answered call lights and provided comfort measures to patients in coordination with nursing staff
• Brought code cart to designated areas and performed cardiac compressions
• Cleaned instruments and prepared them for sterilization
• Obtained supplies and equipment required for procedures
• Documented patient care and appropriate data in patient charts
• Maintained department equipment to ensure proper functionality
• Performed wound irrigations, wound repairs, wound dressings, and surgical preparations under physician supervision
• Prepared patients for transportation and assisted with patient transport
• Removed sutures from well-healed wounds under physician supervision
• Assisted nursing staff with direct patient care within ED Tech scope of practice
• Sutured wounds and applied splints under the direction and supervision of provider staff
• Facilitated patient throughput by assisting with triage, room placement, and patient transfers
• Stocked linen and medical supplies throughout the Emergency Department
• Performed EKGs on Emergency Department patients

Skills

BLS within 30 days

Education

H.S. Diploma/GED

EMT or CNA Program

Job description

Carle Health is seeking an Emergency Department Technician to support the ED team under physician and resource nurse supervision in Urbana, IL. You will maintain equipment, assist with patient care, and ensure supplies are readily available in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires BLS within 30 days, completion of an EMT or CNA program, and a high school diploma or GED. You will work closely with nursing staff, assist with triage and patient transport, and contribute to effective patient