
ED Technician - Emergency Department Tech
Required skills
- BLS American Heart Association
- High School Diploma
- Patient Care
- Vital Signs
- Specimen Collection
- ECG
- Phlebotomy
- Venipuncture
- CPR
- Medical Documentation
Nice to have
- Licensed EMT-Basic
- CNA
Role summary
The Emergency Department Technician (ED Tech) provides direct patient care in a full-time, 12-hour day shift role. Responsibilities include assisting patients with comfort, hygiene, and mobility, taking vital signs, collecting specimens, performing procedures like ECGs and phlebotomy, and assisting medical staff with equipment and patient testing. The role requires effective documentation and communication to ensure patient needs and regulatory requirements are met, while optimizing resource utilization. A High School Diploma and BLS certification are required, with preferred experience and licensure as an EMT or CNA.
Employment Type:
Full timeShift:
12 Hour Day ShiftDescription:
FT Days
The Emergency Department Technician performs a variety of direct patient care procedures assisting the professional staff, physicians, and/or department leadership to provide mission-driven patient centered care focused on meeting the needs of our patients.
· Meets the comfort and hygiene needs of the patient by providing care services. Distributes meals and beverages, takes vital signs, collects lab specimens.
· Assists with completion of patient testing and treatment procedures, sets up and primes IV tubing, 12-lead ECG, simple tracheostomy suctioning and care, changes dressings, obtains blood specimens utilizing appropriate skin puncture and venipuncture techniques, performs cardiopulmonary resuscitation, obtains wound and throat cultures.
· Assists physician and professional staff in equipment supply and set up.
· Assists with ambulating patients with assistive devices such as crutches and with transfer/transport procedures.
· Performs required documentation and communicates in a competent and effective manner to meet patient and/or family needs and regulatory requirements.
· Utilizes time and resources effectively to promote quality and cost outcomes.
· Other department specific duties as assigned.
Position Requirements:
Minimum Education:
Required: High School Diploma plus training acquired through work experience or education
Minimum Experience:
Preferred: 1-2 years of previous job-related experience
Licensure/Certifications:
Required:
BLS American Heart Association
Preferred:
Licensed EMT Paramedic State of Illinois
Licensed EMT-Basic and/or Paramedic State of Illinois
Other: Completion of an Illinois Department of Health program (CNA, EMT-B, EMT-P)with verification, or the ability to prove an equal or higher level of education in a nursing focused program.
Compensation and Benefits
Salary Range: $17.30 - $26.81 per hour
Actual compensation will fall within the range but may vary based on factors such as experience, qualifications, education, location, licensure, certification requirements, and comparisons to colleagues in similar roles.
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Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
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