Emergency Department Technician I

OSF Healthcare System • Pontiac, IL

141d • $18 - $22

About The Position

The Emergency Department Technician functions as a member of the emergency department patient care team, under supervision of the registered nurse. The emergency department technician I performs basic patient care procedures to provide for the care, comfort, and safety of patients, including, but not limited to, taking vital signs, assisting patients with activities of daily living, specimen collection, performing ECG's, post-mold application, crutch-walk teaching, spinal immobilization, basic wound care, and observation of patients for physical/emotional changes. Other duties include recording pertinent information in patient charts and communicating with other Patient Care Team members to ensure continuity of care.

Requirements

• High School/GED.
• American Heart Associate BLS for healthcare provider CPR certification.
• Certified Nursing Assistant in the State of Work, OR; EMT-B, License in the State of Illinois.

Nice To Haves

• 6 or more months experience in a clinical healthcare environment.
• Able to communicate effectively in person, by telephone, and computer messaging.
• 6 or more months experience in supporting physical, emotional and psycho-social needs of patients.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic patient care procedures to provide for the care, comfort, and safety of patients.
• Take vital signs.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living.
• Collect specimens.
• Perform ECG's.
• Apply post-mold applications.
• Teach crutch-walking.
• Perform spinal immobilization.
• Provide basic wound care.
• Observe patients for physical/emotional changes.
• Record pertinent information in patient charts.
• Communicate with other Patient Care Team members to ensure continuity of care.

Benefits

• Comprehensive and market-competitive total rewards package including benefits, compensation, recognition, and well-being offerings.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Health and Personal Care Retailers
• Education Level: High school or GED