Emergency Department Tech

Carle Health

. Answer call lights and provide comfort measures to patients in coordination with nursing staff .

Posted 10/5/2026full-timeOlney • Illinois • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $18 - $29 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in patient care within the emergency department, including wound care, EKG administration, and equipment maintenance. Holds essential certifications and training to support emergency medical services under supervision.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Basic Life Support (BLS) CertificationWound Care ManagementPatient TransportationEmergency Department SupportPatient Chart Documentation

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Hard Skills

Wound IrrigationSuturingCardiac CompressionsEKG AdministrationPatient TriageInstrument SterilizationSupply OrderingPatient Care AssistanceEmergency Equipment MaintenanceSurgical Preparation

Soft Skills

CommunicationTeam CollaborationPatient Comfort Provision

Certifications & Qualifications

Basic Life Support (BLS)EMT CourseworkCNA Coursework

Industry Keywords

Emergency DepartmentPatient CareHealthcare SupportClinical ExperiencePatient Throughput

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Answer call lights and provide comfort measures to patients in coordination with nursing staff
Bring the code cart to designated areas and provide cardiac compressions
Clean instruments and send them for sterilization
Obtain supplies and equipment required for procedures
Document appropriate data in patient charts when care is provided
Maintain all department equipment in functional condition
Obtain daily supplies from CPD
Order supplies and equipment from the storeroom and specific vendors as needed
Perform wound irrigations, wound dressings, and surgical preps under direct physician supervision
Prepare patients for transportation and transport them
Assist nursing staff with direct patient care within the ED Tech scope
Suture wounds and apply splints under provider supervision
Facilitate patient throughput by assisting with triage, rooming, and transfers
Stock linen and supplies in the emergency department
Perform EKGs on all emergency department patients

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma/GED
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days through the American Heart Association (AHA)
Successful completion of EMT coursework, or successful completion of CNA coursework, or successful completion of at least one semester of nursing clinical experiences
Ability to perform duties under the direction and supervision of emergency department physicians, nurses, and provider staff

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits package
Equal Opportunity Employer
Potential for growth and life-long careers