POSITION SUMMARY: The Emergency Department Technician II functions as a member of the emergency department patient care team, under supervision of the registered nurse. The Emergency Department Technician II, performs patient care procedures and assists with the collection of basic health information. The Emergency Department Technician II provides for the care, comfort, and safety of patients, including, but not limited to, taking vital signs, initiation and discontinuation of peripheral intravenous access, specimen collection, performing ECG's, post-mold application, crutch-walk teaching, spinal immobilization, basic wound care, collecting patient history and assessment information. Other duties include recording pertinent information in patient charts and communicating with other Patient Care Team members to ensure continuity of care.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

High School/GED

Licenses/Certifications:

American Heart Associate BLS for healthcare provider CPR

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), OR; EMT-P, License in the State of Illinois

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Six or more months experience in a clinical healthcare environment

Six or more months experience in supporting physical, emotional and psycho-social needs of patients

EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled Job seekers will be afforded equal opportunity regardless of their race, ethnicity, veteran status or disability status.