ED Tech - Full-time

Overview:
As an Emergency Department Technician (ED Tech), you will support the healthcare team in delivering timely, high-quality care to patients in a fast-paced emergency setting. You will assist with clinical procedures, including EKGs, IV starts, venipunctures, splinting, CPR, and patient transport, while maintaining accurate documentation, managing supplies, and ensuring a safe and efficient care environment. This role requires strong teamwork, adaptability, and a commitment to exceptional patient care during urgent and emergent situations.
Schedule: Three, 12-hour shifts per week
Shift: Varies
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Provides patient care as assigned and per routine, according to standards of care, shift routines, and policies and procedures.
Answers call lights in a timely and appropriate manner
Documents care provided according to standards
Maintains a clean work and patient environment
Maintains supplies, stocking new supplies and disposing of expired or damaged supplies.
Processes orders in an accurate and timely manner. Answers the telephone and call lights appropriately and provides information or relays messages to patients and staff.
Directs visitors to patient's rooms. Maintains medical records of current patients. Processes patient charges and orders supplies as needed.
Participates in department or unit performance improvement activities.
Performs 12 Lead EKGs as directed
Starts IV as directed
Performs venipunctures as directed
Assists ED MDs with intubation by gathering needed equipment
Performs CPR and places the Lucas on patients during resuscitations
Performs splint applications
Assist with chest tube insertions by gathering needed supplies equipment
Performs BGMs as directed
Transports non-monitored patients to the inpatient units
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
Completion of a CNA program
or
Graduate of a medical assistant program accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) or the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), or graduate of a medical assistant program in a postsecondary school or college that has institutional accreditation by a regional accrediting commission or by a national accrediting organization approved by the U.S. Department of Education
or
Graduate of an Emergency Medical Technician program or
Graduate of a Paramedic program.
CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE
Certified as a Nursing Assistant in applicable state, or
Certified as a Medical Assistant through the AAMA (American Association of Medical Assistants) or RMA certification through the AMT (American Medical Technologists) or CCMA (Certified Clinical Medical Assistant through NHA (National Healthcareer Association) or RMA through AAH (American Allied Health) or NCMA Certification through the NCCT that have also completed the education requirements.
or
Licensed as an EMT-B or EMT-A in applicable state, or
Licensed as a Paramedic in applicable state.
Approved CPR or BLS certification required within 90 days
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES
N/A
LEVEL OF SUPERVISION
N/A
PAY RANGE:
$17.57 - $25.48
Mercyhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Mercyhealth offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package including:
Medical, Dental, Vision
Life & Disability Insurance
FSA/HSA Options
Generous, accruing paid time off
Paid Parental and caregiver leave
Career advancement and educational opportunities
Tuition and certification reimbursement
Certification Reimbursement
Well-being Programs
Employee Discounts
On-Demand Pay
Financial Education
Annual recognition/awards events
Partner appreciation days
Family entertainment/attractions discount
Community service/improvement opportunities
Click here for more details regarding Mercyhealth Careers Benefit Information.
At Mercyhealth, we don’t simply hire people, we empower employee-partners who are passionate about making lives better. As an integrated health system, we deliver exceptional, coordinated across seven hospitals, 85 primary and specialty clinics, and a team of over 7,500 professionals serving northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin.
Mercyhealth has been nationally recognized for our commitment to our people and culture, including:
#1 in the nation on AARP's Best Employers for Workers Over 50
One of Working Mother magazine's 100 Best Companies for Working Mothers
A Top 50 Company and Top 10 Nonprofit for Executive Women