Emergency Department Technician I

OSF HealthCare•Galesburg, IL

18d

About The Position

The Emergency Department Technician I functions as a member of the emergency department patient care team under the supervision of a registered nurse. The role 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, post-mold application, crutch-walk teaching, spinal immobilization, basic wound care, and observing patients for physical or emotional changes. The technician also records pertinent information in patient charts and communicates 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.
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 the physical, emotional, and psychosocial needs of patients.

Responsibilities

Perform basic patient care procedures to support patients’ care, comfort, and safety.
Take patients’ vital signs.
Assist patients with activities of daily living.
Collect specimens.
Perform ECGs.
Apply post-molds.
Teach crutch-walking.
Perform spinal immobilization.
Provide 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.