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Emergency Department Technician

Olympia Fields Hospital

Olympia Fields, ILFull-time$18–26.68/hrPosted 4 days agoStill listed 3 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$18–26.68/hr
Location
Olympia Fields, IL
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

EMT Or CNA Certification, requiredIllinois Approved Certification, requiredBLS (AHA) Certification, required

Job overview

The Emergency Department Technician assists with activities of daily living, provides basic nursing care to non-critical patients, and helps maintain a safe environment under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse in charge. The role is at Olympia Fields Hospital and is scheduled full-time on nights. Candidates need a high school diploma or equivalent and an accepted current certification; BLS must be current within 30 days of hire.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Activities of Daily Living, nice to haveBasic Nursing Care, nice to haveMedical Terminology, required

Qualifications

High School Diploma or Equivalent, requiredEMT or CNA Certification, requiredIllinois Approved Certification, requiredBLS (AHA) Certification, requiredSix Months Acute Care or Physician's Office Experience, nice to have

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance
401(k) Match

Full job description

Overview

Department: Emergency Department

Schedule: Full-Time, Nights

Facility: Olympia Fields

Location: 20201 South Crawford Ave, Olympia Fields, IL. 60461

Compensation Range: $18..00 - $26.68

Why Join Olympia Fields?

  • Join an award-winning community hospital that is part of the nationally recognized Prime Healthcare network, providing employees with the stability and resources of a large health system

  • Access comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and paid time off, designed to support employees at every stage of their careers.

  • Take advantage of tuition reimbursement programs, continuing education opportunities, and specialized training through the PrimE-Academy professional development platform.

Interview Process:

  • Fast, streamlined interview process — no long waits or multiple rounds

  • One interview with quick decision‑making

  • Flexible interview scheduling to fit your availability

  • Apply, interview, and receive an offer quickly!

Responsibilities

The Technician in the Emergency Department is an unlicensed non-certified assistive person who assists with activities of daily living, provides basic nursing care to non-critical patients and assists in maintenance of a safe environment under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse in charge of the team and/or unit.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

  1. High School Diploma or equivalent.2. Current EMT Certification or Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Illinois approved Certification required upon hire.3. Current BLS (AHA) within 30 days of hire and maintain current.4. Possesses knowledge of Medical Terminology.5. Minimum six months previous experience in an acute care hospital or physician’s office preferred.

Pay Transparency

Olympia Fields Hospital offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $18.00 to $26.68. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

The company is dedicated to empowering its staff with a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing them the freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs. Our abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options serve as a foundation for individual growth and well-being. Learn more here: https://www.primehealthcare.com/benefitsthatmattermost/

Employment Status Full Time Shift Nights Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf

How this job compares

Set against the 3,469 open Patient Care jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 13, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$18–26.68/hr
  • Illinois median$20–29/hr62 hourly ranges
  • US median$24–34/hr2,004 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $22.34/hr, is 9% below the Illinois median midpoint ($25/hr) — in the lowest quarter of Patient Care hourly ranges in Illinois.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 70 open Patient Care jobs in Illinois and 3,469 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Illinois
Experience
Patient Care postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 2 years (905 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a high school diploma; 2,051 of the 3,469 open Patient Care jobs (59%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 13, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.

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