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ED Technician - Emergency Department Tech

Trinity Health · Maywood, IL · $17.30–$26.81 an hour · Full time

Posted Oct 1, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 5, 2026

Likely interview questions for this role

Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

Tell me about your experience with CPR in a real emergency or a training scenario.

What they are checking: Whether they can perform compressions effectively and stay calm during a code.

Tell me about a time you helped a frightened or angry patient or family member in a healthcare setting.

What they are checking: Whether they can stay patient and kind with people having one of their worst days.

What would you do

You are taking vitals and find a patient's blood pressure is very low and they seem confused. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they recognize an unstable patient and alert the nurse or physician right away.

The ED gets busy with several nurses asking you for help at once. How do you decide what to do first?

What they are checking: Whether they prioritize by patient need and communicate about what they can and cannot get to.

What do you do if you are asked to do a task you have not been trained to do?

What they are checking: Whether they know their scope and will speak up rather than attempting something unsafe to look capable.

About the work

The ED tech role includes 12-lead ECGs, venipuncture and setting up and priming IV tubing. Which of those have you done, and how often?

What they are checking: Whether they have the hands-on skills the posting lists or would need substantial training before working alone.

Walk me through how you perform a 12-lead ECG on a patient with chest pain.

What they are checking: Whether they place leads correctly, work quickly and get the tracing to the physician without delay.

How do you do tracheostomy suctioning safely?

What they are checking: Whether they know sterile technique and how to watch the patient's oxygen and response during suctioning.

How do you collect wound and throat cultures so that results are reliable?

What they are checking: Whether they understand that collection technique and labeling directly affect lab results and treatment.

How do you move a patient safely from a stretcher to a chair or help someone walk with crutches?

What they are checking: Whether they use safe transfer techniques that protect both the patient and themselves from injury.

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The full job description

As published by Trinity Health.

Employment Type: Full time Shift: 12 Hour Day Shift Description: FT Days The Emergency Department Technician performs a variety of direct patient care procedures assisting the professional staff, physicians, and/or department leadership to provide mission-driven patient centered care focused on meeting the needs of our patients. · Meets the comfort and hygiene needs of the patient by providing care services. Distributes meals and beverages, takes vital signs, collects lab specimens. · Assists with completion of patient testing and treatment procedures, sets up and primes IV tubing, 12-lead ECG, simple tracheostomy suctioning and care, changes dressings, obtains blood specimens utilizing appropriate skin puncture and venipuncture techniques, performs cardiopulmonary resuscitation, obtains wound and throat cultures. · Assists physician and professional staff in equipment supply and set up. · Assists with ambulating patients with assistive devices such as crutches and with transfer/transport procedures. · Performs required documentation and communicates in a competent and effective manner to meet patient and/or family needs and regulatory requirements. · Utilizes time and resources effectively to promote quality and cost outcomes. · Other department specific duties as assigned. Position Requirements : Minimum Education: Required: High School Diploma plus training acquired through work experience or education Minimum Experience: Preferred: 1-2 years of previous job-related experience Licensure/Certifications: Required: BLS American Heart Association Preferred: Licensed EMT Paramedic State of Illinois Licensed EMT-Basic and/or Paramedic State of Illinois Other: Completion of an Illinois Department of Health program (CNA, EMT-B, EMT-P)with verification, or the ability to prove an equal or higher level of education in a nursing focused program. Compensation Salary Range: $17.30 - $26.81 per hour Actual compensation will fall within the range but may vary based on factors such as experience, qualifications, education, location, licensure, certification requirements, and comparisons to colleagues in similar roles. Click or copy URL to your browser www.trinity-health.org/sites/default/files/my-benefits/Health-and-Wellbeing/Compliance/Illinois-Transparency-Law/Trinity-Health-Summary-of-Benefits-Illinois-Job-Req-Discloser-Law.pdf Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.