Emergency Department Technician I

OSF HealthCare•Bloomington, IL

10d

About The Position

The Emergency Department Technician functions as a member of the emergency department patient care team under the supervision of a registered nurse. The technician performs basic patient care procedures to support patients’ care, comfort, and safety. Duties include taking vital signs, assisting with activities of daily living, collecting specimens, performing ECGs, applying post-molds, teaching crutch walking, providing spinal immobilization and basic wound care, and observing patients for physical or emotional changes. The role also involves recording pertinent information in patient charts and communicating with other patient care team members to ensure continuity of care.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Provider CPR certification.
One of the following: Certified Nursing Assistant certification in the state of work, or EMT-B license in the State of Illinois.

Nice To Haves

Six or more months of experience in a clinical healthcare environment.
Ability to communicate effectively in person, by telephone, and through computer messaging.
Six or more months of experience supporting patients’ physical, emotional, and psychosocial needs.

Responsibilities

Perform basic patient care procedures to support patients’ care, comfort, and safety.
Take vital signs and assist patients with activities of daily living.
Collect specimens and perform ECGs.
Apply post-molds and teach crutch walking.
Provide spinal immobilization and basic wound care.
Observe patients for physical and emotional changes.
Record pertinent information in patient charts.
Communicate with other patient care team members to ensure continuity of care.