Emergency Department Technician II

Overview

Starting pay for this position is $19.81/hour; base pay offered may increase based on experience, skills and internal equity.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Emergency Department Technician II functions as a member of the emergency department patient care team, under supervision of the registered nurse. The Emergency Department Technician II, performs patient care procedures and assists with the collection of basic health information. The Emergency Department Technician II provides for the care, comfort, and safety of patients, including, but not limited to, taking vital signs, initiation and discontinuation of peripheral intravenous access, specimen collection, performing ECG's, post-mold application, crutch-walk teaching, spinal immobilization, basic wound care, collecting patient history and assessment information. 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:

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), OR; EMT-P, License in the State of Illinois

• Education:High School/GED

• Licenses/Certifications:American Heart Associate BLS for healthcare provider CPR

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Six or more months experience in a clinical healthcare environment.

• Six or more months experience in supporting physical, emotional and psycho-social needs of patients

OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.