Emergency Department Technician

(Full-Time, Nights)   Pay range: $22.17 - $27.72
** ST. CHARLES HEALTH SYSTEM
**** JOB DESCRIPTION
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* TITLE:

** ED Technician                   
** REPORTS TO POSITION:
** Assistant Nurse Manager/ED Manager
** DEPARTMENT:
** Emergency Department
** DATE LAST REVIEWED:
** October 2025
** OUR VISION:
** Creating America’s healthiest community, together
** OUR MISSION:
** In the spirit of love and compassion, better health, better care, better value
** OUR VALUES:
** Accountability, Caring and Teamwork
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* DEPARTMENT SUMMARY:

** The
** Emergency Department
** positions include technicians on various units throughout St. Charles Health System.  These departments provide 24/7 specialized care to patients during emergency visit through discharge or hospitalization.
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* POSITION OVERVIEW:

** The
** ED Technician
** provides the highest quality standards of care for patients in the Emergency Department in accordance with the organization’s mission, philosophy, policies, and procedure and within the scope of this job description.

Emergency Department Technicians serve patients throughout St. Charles Health Systems hospitals, providing coverage 24 hours a day. Emergency Department Technicians in
** float
* * positions are required to work rles Health System hospitals (Bend, Redmond). The Emergency Department Technician float positions may be required to shift assignments with minimal notice.

This position does not directly supervise any other caregivers.
** ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES:
** Recognizes, reports, and records observations and care provided.

Functions as an unlicensed assistive care provider under the direction and supervision of Registered Nursing.

Performs tasks in which competency has been demonstrated as delegated by the Registered Nurse.

Provides patient care hygiene as needed.

Stocks unit, transports patients, and assists in keeping the unit clean and free of clutter.

Acts as continuous patient observer and/or clinical sitter to ensure the safety of at-risk patient populations. Intervenes within scope of training and escalates concerns to the RN.Participates in maintaining regulatory requirements of the department.

Cleans equipment and helps identify need for maintenance, when appropriate, and ensures rental equipment is returned to agency of ownership.  Participates in creating a healing environment that supports all aspects of the care environment and the wholeness of each individual, patient, and caregiver.

Participates in creating intentional relationships and demonstrates focus attitudes and behaviors that enhance the care experience.

Provides a therapeutic presence in service to others by purposefully responding to the needs of patients in a caring way, including introducing oneself and explaining role in patient’s care, asking the patient his or her preferred name, sitting with the patient to determine his or her care goals, active listening, and communicating effectively and appropriately through touch, eye contact, etc.

Provides and maintains a safe environment for caregivers, patients, and guests.

Documents all patient care with proficiency in compliance with hospital policies, procedures, and regulatory agencies.

Supports the vision, mission, and values of the organization in all respects.

Supports Lean principles of continuous improvement with energy and enthusiasm, functioning as a champion of change.

Conducts all activities with the highest standards of professionalism and confidentiality.  Complies with all applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures, supporting the organization’s corporate integrity efforts by acting in an ethical and appropriate manner, reporting known or suspected violation of applicable rules, and cooperating fully with all organizational investigations and proceedings.

Delivers customer service and/or patient care in a manner that promotes goodwill, is timely, efficient, and accurate.

May perform additional duties of similar complexity within the organization, as required or assigned.
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* EDUCATION:

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* ** Required**:
High school graduate or GED equivalent. Must be willing to take additional courses as required for the position.
** Preferred**:  Completion of training program:…