Emergency Department Technician (EMT or CNA) - Carle Foundation Hospital
Carle Health•Urbana, IL
•$18 - $29•Onsite
About The Position
The Emergency Department Technician functions within the department under the direction of the ED Physician and the ED Resource Nurse. The technician is responsible for maintaining equipment and supplies and providing patient care under the direct supervision of the medical and nursing staff.
Requirements
- Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA)
- Completion of an EMT or CNA Program
- H.S. Diploma/GED
Responsibilities
- Answered call lights and provided comfort measures to patients in coordination with nursing staff
- Brought code cart to designated areas and performed cardiac compressions
- Cleaned instruments and prepared them for sterilization
- Obtained supplies and equipment required for procedures
- Documented patient care and appropriate data in patient charts
- Maintained department equipment to ensure proper functionality
- Performed wound irrigations, wound repairs, wound dressings, and surgical preparations under physician supervision
- Prepared patients for transportation and assisted with patient transport
- Removed sutures from well-healed wounds under physician supervision
- Assisted nursing staff with direct patient care within ED Tech scope of practice
- Sutured wounds and applied splints under the direction and supervision of provider staff
- Facilitated patient throughput by assisting with triage, room placement, and patient transfers
- Stocked linen and medical supplies throughout the Emergency Department
- Performed EKGs on Emergency Department patients
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
