Emergency Department Technician at OSF HealthCare

Evergreen Park, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

14 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Vital signs monitoring, Patient care, Specimen collection, ECG performance, Spinal immobilization, Wound care, Patient charting, Communication, BLS, CPR, Activities of daily living assistance, Crutch-walk teaching

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Total Rewards "Your life - our Mission" OSF HealthCare is dedicated to provide Mission Partners with a comprehensive and market-competitive total rewards package that includes benefits, compensation, recognition and well-being offerings that focus on the whole person and engage with their current stage of life and career. Click here to learn more about benefits and the total rewards at OSF. Expected pay for this position is $21.45 - $25.70/hour. Actual pay will be determined by experience, skills and internal equity. This is an Hourly position. $2/hr PM shift differential $1.75/hr weekend differential Overview POSITION SUMMARY: The Emergency Department Technician functions as a member of the emergency department patient care team, under supervision of the registered nurse. The emergency department technician I performs basic patient care procedures to provide for the care, comfort, and safety of patients, including, but not limited to, taking vital signs, assisting patients with activities of daily living, specimen collection, performing ECG's, post-mold application, crutch-walk teaching, spinal immobilization, basic wound care, and observation of patients for physical/emotional changes. Other duties include recording pertinent information in patient charts and communicating with other Patient Care Team members to ensure continuity of care. Qualifications REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Education: High School/GED Licenses/Certifications: American Heart Associate BLS for healthcare provider CPR Certified Nursing Assistant in the State of Work, OR; EMT-B, License in the State of Illinois PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Six or more months experience in a clinical healthcare environment Able to communicate effectively in person; by telephone; and computer messaging Six or more months experience in supporting physical, emotional and psycho-social needs of patients OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Responsibilities

The Emergency Department Technician provides basic patient care, including taking vital signs, performing ECGs, and assisting with activities of daily living under the supervision of a registered nurse. They also document patient information and communicate with the care team to ensure continuity of service.