ED Technician - Emergency Department Tech

Trinity Health • Maywood, IL

2d • $17 - $27

About The Position

The Emergency Department Technician performs a variety of direct patient care procedures, assisting professional staff, physicians, and department leadership in providing mission-driven, patient-centered care focused on meeting patients’ needs. The role includes attending to patient comfort and hygiene, supporting testing and treatment procedures, preparing equipment and supplies, and assisting with patient mobility and transport. The technician also completes required documentation and communicates effectively to support patients and families and meet regulatory requirements. This is a full-time, 12-hour day-shift position.

Requirements

• High school diploma plus training acquired through work experience or education.
• Required BLS certification from the American Heart Association.
• Completion of an Illinois Department of Health program (CNA, EMT-B, or EMT-P), with verification, or ability to prove an equal or higher level of education in a nursing-focused program.

Nice To Haves

• 1–2 years of previous job-related experience.
• Illinois state license as an EMT-Paramedic.
• Illinois state license as an EMT-Basic and/or Paramedic.

Responsibilities

• Meet patients’ comfort and hygiene needs by providing care services; distribute meals and beverages, take vital signs, and collect laboratory specimens.
• Assist with patient testing and treatment procedures, including setting up and priming IV tubing, performing 12-lead ECGs, simple tracheostomy suctioning and care, changing dressings, obtaining blood specimens using skin puncture and venipuncture techniques, performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and obtaining wound and throat cultures.
• Assist physicians and professional staff with equipment and supply preparation and setup.
• Assist patients with ambulation using devices such as crutches and with transfer and transport procedures.
• Complete required documentation and communicate competently and effectively to meet patient and family needs and regulatory requirements.
• Use time and resources effectively to promote quality and cost outcomes.
• Perform other department-specific duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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