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Hospital Sisters Health System·Effingham, Illinois
Emergency Technician · $18 - $25/hr
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Shaded band: the middle 50% of 33 posted nursing roles in Effingham, Illinois rates. This role sits in the 20th percentile.
Pay for this role is about 49% below the Effingham, Illinois median for nursing roles.
The Emergency Technician performs patient care under the direction of a registered nurse and assists with greeting and directing patients. They are also responsible for maintaining a safe environment and may collect blood samples and process specimens.
$17.50 - $24.50 A successful candidate's actual pay rate will be based on several factors including relevant experience, skills, training, certifications and education. Performs patient care under the direction of a registered nurse. Greets, assists, and directs patients and visitors and monitors activity to establish a friendly caring environment. Provides care for patients according to the standards of care specific to age and the individual's needs. May collect blood samples and process specimens. Maintains a safe, clean, and well-equipped environment.
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 24 Throughout communities in Illinois and Wisconsin, 13 hospitals, numerous community-based health centers and clinics, our 13,000+ colleagues have built a culture based on our solid core values of respect, care, competence, and joy. These are the ideals we believe in, work by, and live each day.
Built upon more than 145 years of service to the communities we serve, we now look to the future and our place in it as a healthcare system that strives to continually improve processes, procedures, and outcomes with the latest and most advanced technologies and treatments.
Regardless of how far our passion for excellence carries us, our focus will always remain on the most important person in our entire organization: The patient.
HSHS provides a benefits package designed to support the overall well-being of our colleagues including their physical, emotional, financial, spiritual, and work health. Colleagues budgeted to work at least 32 hours per pay period are eligible for HSHS benefits. Comprehensive and affordable health coverage includes medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time colleagues. Paid Time Off (PTO) combines vacation, sick, and personal days into one balance to allow you the flexibility to use your time off as you need. Retirement benefits including HSHS contributions. Education Assistance benefits include up to $5,250 of educational assistance each calendar year and tuition discounts to select colleges with no waiting period. Adoption Assistance provides financial support up to $7,500 for colleagues growing their families through adoption to reimburse application and legal fees, transportation, and more! Other benefits include: Wellness program with incentives, employer-paid life insurance and short-term and long-term disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, ID theft coverage, colleague rewards and recognition program, discount program, and more!
A high school diploma, GED, or vocational training is required for this position. Candidates should have at least one year of healthcare experience and possess or be willing to obtain Basic Life Support certification.
HSHS and affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).
Market context
In Illinois, nursing roles typically see steady demand across hospitals, clinics, and long-term care settings, especially for candidates with an active Illinois license and current CPR certification. These positions can be competitive because employers often look for both accredited nursing education and readiness to work in fast-paced care environments. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your license, CPR status, and degree match before applying.