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Ed tech - Emergency room

MERCYHEALTH·Freeport, Illinois

$16 - $27/hr·Other·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 20 days ago
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About the role

Provide essential support to the Emergency Department by assisting nursing and medical staff with patient care and diagnostics. Responsibilities include performing EKGs, phlebotomy, monitoring vital signs, and assisting with laceration repairs and splinting.

Job DetailsJob Location

  • FHN
  • Memorial
  • Hospital -
  • Freeport,
  • IL 61032Position
  • Type: Full-time; F.9 (72)Salary
  • Range: $16.20 - $26.73
  • HourlyJob
  • Shift:
  • NightsJob
  • Category: Health CareJob Summary Essential support system to Emergency Department, providing assistance with patient care and diagnostics. Assist nursing staff in provision of care for emergency patients by obtaining EKG's, phlebotomy, transport and C.N.A. type of care to patients. Job Responsibilities Other duties may be assigned. Perform 12-lead EKG's and submit results to professionals (RN/MD) for analysis. Perform phlebotomy on patients in all age groups. Collect and label specimens and send them to the laboratory. Transport patients to other departments as necessary. Perform vital signs (temp, pulse, respiration, BP, oximetry) and ADL's and record on ED Chart. Checking equipment and stocking rooms as assigned and is responsible for instrument processing. Assists nurses in care delivery or procedures as directed. Assists MD with laceration repairs, casting and splinting. Washes simple wounds and applies simple splints. Assist patients in preparing for examination by RN and MD. Perform simple therapeutic measure such as application of heat/cold therapies, oxygen, blood glucose monitoring, bladder scanner, and application of a cardiac monitor. Displays competency for the Emergency Department Technician role as evidenced in the annual performance appraisal following the FHN PRIDE Standards.
  • QualificationsRequirements
  • Education: High school diploma or equivalent with 1-2 years of prior field-related and other job-related experience would be needed or especially helpful to successfully perform the duties of this position such as Certified Medical Assistant (CMA); Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Emergency Medical Technician (EMT).
  • Required
  • Experience: Proper usage of universal precautions and compliance with OSHA and CLEA regulations.
  • Licensure/Certification/Registration: BLS required. CNA, EMT, or CMA certified.
  • Populations
  • Served: While performing this job, the employee may care for patients in the following age groups.

Neonate

  • <30 days
  • Infant: <1 year
  • Early
  • Childhood: 1 year and <5 years
  • Late
  • Childhood: 5 years and <13 years
  • Adolescent: 13 to <17 years
  • Young
  • Adult: 17 to <30 years
  • Middle
  • Adult: 30 to <60 years
  • Older
  • Adult: >60 years Serves patients in areas other than patient care.

Requirements

Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and certification as a CNA, EMT, or CMA. BLS certification and 1-2 years of related field experience are preferred or required.

  • high school
  • professional certificate
  • Phlebotomy
  • Wound Care
  • Vital Signs Monitoring
  • Patient Transport
  • Specimen Collection
  • EKG
  • Blood Glucose Monitoring
  • Cardiac Monitoring
  • Bladder Scanning
  • Casting and Splinting

Posting details

Employment type
Other
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$16 - $27/hr
Location
Freeport, Illinois
Posted
Jul 8, 2026
Application
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MERCYHEALTH

At Mercyhealth, our doctors, nurses and staff are committed to making lives better for our patients and their families. They bring knowledge and innovation to ensure that our patients receive world-class health care, close to home. As an integrated health system, we provide...

Salary listed on 44 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size5,001-10,000 employees
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