at Carle in Urbana, Illinois, United States
Job Description
ED Technician – BMC ED
+ Department: Emergency Department – BMC
+ Entity: Bloomington-Normal Service Area
+ Job Category: Patient Care
+ Employment Type: Full – Time
+ Job ID: 42884
+ Experience Required: None
+ Education Required: HS Diploma/GED
+ Shift: Day
+ Location: Bloomington-Normal, IL
+ Usual Schedule: 3- 12 hrs 7p-7:30a
+ On Call Requirements: none
+ Work Location: Carle BroMenn Medical Center
+ Weekend Requirements: every third
+ Holiday Requirements: every other
Email a Friend Save Save Apply Now Position Summary: The Emergency Department Technician functions within the department under the direction of the ED Physician and the ED Nurse. The technician is responsible for maintaining equipment and supplies and providing patient care under the direct supervision of the medical and nursing staff. Qualifications: EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS H.S. Diploma/GED ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS+ Successful completion of EMT coursework, or successful completion of CNA coursework, or successful completion of at least one semester of nursing clinical experiences.
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE Excellent communication skills, self-motivation, strong organizational skills and customer service. Essential Functions:+ Answers call lights and offers comfort measures to patients in coordination with nursing staff.
+ Brings code cart to designated areas, provides cardiac compressions.
+ Cleans and sends instruments for sterilization.
+ Obtains supplies and equipment required for procedures.
+ Documents appropriate data in patient chart when care is provided.
+ Maintains all department equipment in a functional manner.
+ Orders supplies and equipment from storeroom and specific vendors as needed.
+ Performs wound irrigations, wound repair, wound dressings and surgical preps under the direct supervision of the physician.
+ Prepares patient for transportation and transport.
+ Assists nursing staff with direct patient care within ED Tech scope
+ Performs monitoring and documents appropriately for psychiatric population
+ Facilitates patient throughput into and out of the department by assisting with triage, rooming and transfers
+ Stocks linen and supplies in the ED
+ Performs EKGs and phlebotomy as order by ED provider
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information: human.resources@carle.com.Effective September 20, 2021, the COVID 19 vaccine is required for all new Carle Health team members. Requests for medical or religious exemption will be permitted.
