Emergency Department Technician II

OSF HealthCare • Peru, IL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Emergency Department Technician II functions as a member of the emergency department patient care team, under supervision of the registered nurse. The Emergency Department Technician II, performs patient care procedures and assists with the collection of basic health information. The Emergency Department Technician II provides for the care, comfort, and safety of patients, including, but not limited to, taking vital signs, initiation and discontinuation of peripheral intravenous access, specimen collection, performing ECG's, post-mold application, crutch-walk teaching, spinal immobilization, basic wound care, collecting patient history and assessment information. 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
• Must have either a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), OR; EMT-P, License in the State of Illinois

Nice To Haves

• 6 or more months experience in a clinical healthcare environment
• 6 or more months experience in supporting physical, emotional and psycho-social needs of patients

Responsibilities

• Taking vital signs
• Initiation and discontinuation of peripheral intravenous access
• Specimen collection
• Performing ECG's
• Post-mold application
• Crutch-walk teaching
• Spinal immobilization
• Basic wound care
• Collecting patient history and assessment information
• Recording pertinent information in patient charts
• Communicating with other Patient Care Team members to ensure continuity of care

Benefits

• Comprehensive and market-competitive total rewards package
• Benefits, compensation, recognition and well-being offerings
• Focus on the whole person and engage with their current stage of life and career
• $1.75/hr. - 2nd shift differential
• $1.75/hr. - weekend shift differential

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED