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Carle Foundation Hospital ED Tech - Emergency Department in Urbana, Illinois
ED Tech - Emergency Department
Department: Emergency Department - CFH1049
Entity: Champaign-Urbana Service Area
Job Category: Emergency Med Srvcs
Employment Type: Part - Time
Job ID: 41379
Experience Required: None
Education Required: HS Diploma/GED
Shift: Rotating
Location: Urbana, IL
Usual Schedule: 2- 12 hour shifts per week
On Call Requirements: none
Work Location: Carle Foundation Hospital
Weekend Requirements: every other
Other Posting Information: Sign on bonus available - external applicants only*
Holiday Requirements: rotating
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Position Summary:
The Emergency Department Technician functions within the department under the direction of the ED Physician and the ED Resource 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 CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS Basic Life Support (BLS) and. Successful completion of EMT coursework, or successful completion of CNA coursework, or successful completion of at least one semester of nursing clinical experiences. 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.
Performs wound irrigations, wound repair, wound dressings and surgical preps under the direct supervision of the physician.
Prepares patient for transportation and transport.
Removes sutures from well healed wounds under the direct supervision of the physician.
Assists nursing staff with direct patient care within ED Tech scope
Sutures wounds and applies splints under the direction and supervision of provider staff
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 on all ED patients
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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.