ED Technician, Emergency Department - Part-Time

Mercyhealth Wisconsin and Illinois•Freeport, IL

1d•$18 - $25

About The Position

The ED Technician provides direct patient care and essential clinical support in a fast-paced Emergency Department, helping ensure 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, and patient transport. The role also includes documentation, supply management, and support for department operations. This is a part-time position 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 pay range is $17.57–$25.48.

Requirements

Complete a CNA program, or graduate from an eligible medical assistant program, EMT program, or Paramedic program.
Hold applicable certification or licensure: state Nursing Assistant certification; an accepted Medical Assistant certification; state EMT-B or EMT-A license; or state Paramedic license.
Obtain approved CPR or BLS certification 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 a clean work and patient environment.
Stock supplies and dispose of expired or damaged supplies.
Process orders accurately and promptly; answer telephone calls and call lights, provide information, and relay messages to patients and staff.
Direct visitors to patient 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.
Assist ED physicians with intubation by gathering needed equipment.
Perform CPR and place the Lucas on patients during resuscitations.
Apply splints.
Assist with chest tube insertions by gathering needed supplies and equipment.
Perform blood glucose monitoring as directed.
Transport non-monitored patients to inpatient units.