ED Technician (CNA or EMT) - Carle Foundation Hospital

Carle Health • Urbana, IL

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About The Position

The Emergency Department Technician works within the department under the direction of the ED Physician and ED Resource Nurse. The technician maintains equipment and supplies and provides patient care under the direct supervision of medical and nursing staff. The role supports patient comfort, treatment, transportation, and throughput in the Emergency Department.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Completion of an EMT or CNA program.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Answer call lights and offer comfort measures to patients in coordination with nursing staff.
• Bring the code cart to designated areas and provide cardiac compressions.
• Clean instruments and prepare them for sterilization.
• Obtain supplies and equipment required for procedures.
• Document appropriate patient care data in the medical record.
• Maintain department equipment in functional condition.
• Perform wound irrigations, wound repairs, wound dressings, and surgical preps under the direct supervision of a physician.
• Prepare patients for transportation and transport patients as needed.
• Remove sutures from well-healed wounds under the direct supervision of a physician.
• Assist nursing staff with direct patient care within the ED Technician scope of practice.
• Apply sutures and splints under the direction and supervision of provider staff.
• Assist with triage, rooming, and transfers to facilitate patient throughput.
• Stock linen and supplies in the Emergency Department.
• Perform EKGs on Emergency Department patients.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED