ED Tech - BMC ED

Carle Health•Normal, IL

5d•$18 - $29

About The Position

The Emergency Department Technician works within the emergency department under the direction of the ED Physician and ED Nurse. The technician maintains department equipment and supplies and provides patient care under the direct supervision of medical and nursing staff. The role supports patient care and department operations, including assisting with procedures, monitoring, transportation, and patient throughput.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) within 30 days.

Responsibilities

Answer call lights and offer comfort measures to patients in coordination with nursing staff.
Bring the code cart to designated areas and provide cardiac compressions.
Clean instruments and send them for sterilization.
Obtain supplies and equipment required for procedures.
Document appropriate data in the patient chart when care is provided.
Maintain department equipment in functional condition.
Order supplies and equipment from the storeroom and specific vendors as needed.
Perform wound irrigations, wound repair, wound dressings, and surgical preparations under the direct supervision of the physician.
Prepare patients for transportation and transport them.
Assist nursing staff with direct patient care within the ED Technician scope of practice.
Monitor psychiatric patients and document appropriately.
Facilitate patient throughput into and out of the department by assisting with triage, rooming, and transfers.
Stock linen and supplies in the emergency department.
Perform EKGs and phlebotomy as ordered by an ED provider.