ED Care Technician

OSF HealthCare • Alton, IL

8h • Onsite

About The Position

The ED Care Technician is responsible for the application and removal of casts, including complex casting and orthopedic splints and devices, within the Emergency Department. This role also involves providing basic patient care, such as taking vital signs, performing EKGs and cardiac monitoring, phlebotomy, bedside lab testing (CLIA), and assisting patients with activities of daily living. Further duties include specimen collection (including assisting with pelvic exams), basic respiratory therapy, wound care, performing CPR, and observing patients for physical and emotional changes. Additionally, the technician is responsible for transporting patients via stretcher or wheelchair to other departments, stocking supplies, and performing housekeeping duties.

Requirements

• High School/GED
• Current American Heart Association HealthCare Provider BLS CPR
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Nice To Haves

• Healthcare experience

Responsibilities

• Application and removal of casts including complex casting and orthopedic splints and devices in the Emergency Department
• Providing basic care to patients
• Taking vital signs
• Performing EKGs and cardiac monitoring
• Phlebotomy
• Bedside lab testing, CLIA
• Assisting patients with activities of daily living
• Specimen collection including assisting with pelvic exams
• Basic respiratory therapy
• Wound care
• Performing CPR
• Observing patients for physical/emotional changes
• Transporting patients on stretcher or by wheelchair to other departments
• Stocking supplies
• Housekeeping duties

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED