Emergency Department Technician I

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Observation of patients for physical/emotional changes
• Recording pertinent information in patient charts
• Communicating with other Patient Care Team members to ensure continuity of care

Qualifications

• High School/GED
• American Heart Association 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

Pay

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/hour for 3rd shift differential.