ED Tech, Emergency Department, Full-Time, Weekends

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About Us
Located 25 miles south of Rockford and 75 miles west of Chicago, Rochelle Community Hospital has been a cornerstone of the Rochelle community for over a century. As a critical-access hospital, our staff provides state-of-the-art emergency care, diagnostic testing, home healthcare resources, rehabilitation, occupational health, inpatient care, and surgery, as well as a variety of other outpatient services.  At Rochelle Community Hospital, quality care isn’t just our job, it’s our passion. We strive not only to deliver the highest quality and value to our patients, but also to our physicians and staff. As a member of our team, you can expect to work alongside our team of highly trained staff and administrators as we set out to create a higher standard of healthcare for our community. 
Application Process
ALL RESUMES AND APPLICATIONS NEED TO BE SUBMITTED THROUGH ILLINOISJOBNETWORK.COM TO BE CONSIDERED. Please be advised that your application is not complete until you fill out, sign, and submit an Application for Employment for a specific position for which Rochelle Community Hospital is actively recruiting. Your application must reflect that you possess the required qualifications for the position. No sponsorships available.
Position Summary
The Emergency Room (ER) Technician is a support healthcare professional, who performs various duties, assisting the Emergency Room nurses and physicians in delivery of age-appropriate, quality patient care, in accordance with the policies, procedures, and objectives of Rochelle Community Hospital and the nursing department.
        
education

• Must have high school diploma or GED.

• Must be currently certified as a Certified Nursing Assistant, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)-Basic (or higher), or Medical Assistant.
   

experience

• Must be currently BLS certified.

• Must attend Basic Dysrhythmia course as soon as practicable/available upon hire.

• Previous hospital experience preferred.

• Must show competency of those skills designated by the Manager of Emergency Services by written exam and/or demonstration.

• Must be in good physical and mental health, and able to work under pressure. 

• Must have effective communication and teaching skills. 

• The ability to operate designated medical and computer equipment must be attained.

Work Environment/Physical Demands 

• Occasionally lifts up to 100 pounds with assistance. 
• Frequent lifting and/or handling of light weight items is likely.
• Frequent repositioning of patients is expected. 
• Requires sitting, standing, and walking a majority of the workday.
• Constant kneeling, stooping, bending, twisting and occasional need to lift patients
• Requires direct patient contact with potential exposure to blood and body fluids.
• Ability to perform CPR is occasionally required—a strenuous activity.
• Requires quick movement, agility and fast response time.
• Exposure to communicable diseases is possible, and wearing PPE may be required. 
• The ideal candidate must be able to work and complete all physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

 

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