ED Technician, Emergency Department - Part-Time

Mercyhealth•Freeport, IL

About The Position

The ED Technician provides direct patient care and essential clinical support in a fast-paced Emergency Department, helping deliver timely, compassionate, and efficient service to patients and families. The technician assists physicians and nursing staff with emergency procedures and performs clinical duties such as EKGs, IV starts, venipunctures, CPR, splinting, blood glucose monitoring, and patient transport. The role also includes documentation, supply management, maintaining a clean environment, and supporting department operations. This is a part-time role scheduled for two 12-hour shifts per week. Shifts are variable day and mid shifts, with start times ranging from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. The position requires completion of an approved CNA, Medical Assistant, EMT, or Paramedic program; applicable certification or licensure; and CPR or BLS certification within 90 days.

Requirements

Completion of a CNA program; or graduation from a qualifying Medical Assistant program; or graduation from an Emergency Medical Technician or Paramedic program.
Applicable certification or licensure as a Nursing Assistant, Medical Assistant, EMT-B, EMT-A, or Paramedic.
Medical Assistant certification may be through AAMA, AMT, NHA, AAH, or NCCT, subject to the stated education requirements.
Approved CPR or BLS certification required within 90 days.

Responsibilities

Provide patient care as assigned and in accordance with standards of care, shift routines, and policies and procedures.
Answer call lights in a timely and appropriate manner.
Document care provided according to standards.
Maintain clean work and patient environments.
Stock supplies and dispose of expired or damaged supplies.
Process orders accurately and promptly.
Answer the telephone and call lights appropriately; provide information or relay messages to patients and staff.
Direct visitors to patients’ rooms.
Maintain medical records for current patients.
Process patient charges and order supplies as needed.
Participate in department or unit performance improvement activities.
Perform 12-lead EKGs as directed.
Start IVs as directed.
Perform venipunctures as directed.
Gather equipment to assist ED physicians with intubations.
Perform CPR and place the Lucas device on patients during resuscitations.
Apply splints.
Gather supplies and equipment to assist with chest tube insertions.
Perform blood glucose monitoring as directed.
Transport non-monitored patients to inpatient units.