Healthcare Technician (U)

Salary : $2,478.13 - $2,726.75 Monthly
Location : Springfield, IL
Job Type: Civil Service
Job Number: Group Interviews
Department: Multiple Specialties Available
Division: N/A
Opening Date: 09/24/2025
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: AFSCME Local 370
Shift: Days
ExemptorNon_Exempt: Non-Exempt

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Description

Under supervision from a designated clinician, assists in the examination and or treatment of patients in a hospital or clinic setting.

Current Vacancies:
Family and Community Medicine
Internal Medicine Clinic
Pediatrics Clinic

Employment eligibility will be verified in accordance with applicable state and federal laws
Examples of Duties

1. prepares patients for surgery or procedures such as, endoscopy, manometry, imaging or similar; assisting the positioning of patients on the examination/operating table and covering patients with sterile drapes to prevent exposure.
2. evaluates and takes patients' vital signs or laboratory data to determine emergency intervention needs.
3. set up and monitors medical equipment and devices such as cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators and alarms, oxygen delivery devices, transducers, pressure lines, or other related procedure equipment as directed.
4. assists physicians or other medical professionals with examinations, treatments and procedures.
5. relays results of diagnostic test, explains medical instructions to patients when indicated by the physician.
6. assists with movement or transport of patients.
7. completes patient history information as needed.
8. collects specimens from patients using standard medical procedures.
9. answers patient call signals, signal lights, bells, or intercom systems to determine patients' needs.
10. monitors and logs equipment readings, monitors patient's condition throughout test or procedure.
11. cleans and sterilizes instruments according to policy; records sterilizer test results.
12. cleans, disinfects, or calibrates scopes or other medical instruments according to manufacturer recommendations and facility standards, prepares and sterilizes examination rooms.
13. stocks procedure/examination rooms with supplies.
14. maintains or repairs appropriate medical equipment.
15. completes diagnostic forms, reports, and assists in scheduling diagnostic tests.
16. performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

1. High school graduation or equivalent.
2. Any one or any combination totaling six (6 months) from the following categories:
   1. Six (6 months) of work experience in direct patient care in a healthcare setting or equivalent.
   2. College course work in a related field as measured by the following conversion table or its proportional equivalent.
      • 30 semester hours equals six (6 months)

Supplemental Information
If you require assistance, please contact the Office of Human Resources at or call 217-545-0223 Monday through Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm.

The mission of Southern Illinois University School of Medicine is to optimize the health of the people of central and southern Illinois through education, patient care, research and service to the community.

The SIU School of Medicine Annual Security Report is available online at This report contains policy statements and crime statistics for Southern Illinois University School of Medicine in Springfield, IL. This report is published in compliance with Federal Law titled the
"Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act."

Southern Illinois University School of Medicine is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer who provides equal employment and educational opportunities for all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, protected veteran status or marital status in accordance with local, state and federal law.

Pre-employment background screenings required.
Paid time off: Includes 12 paid holidays per year. Accrual rates vary based on employment type and years of service

Paid sick time: Use for personal illness, doctor visits, or if your immediate family members fall ill

Health, Dental, and Life insurance

Optional life insurance: Your spouse and dependents can enroll in State term life and university-sponsored term life insurance.

Prescription: Plan participants enrolled in any state health plan have prescription drug benefits included in the coverage.

Long-term Disability Insurance

Flexible spending accounts: Optional, IRS tax-favored program that enables you to stretch medical expenses and dependent care dollars

Voluntary retirement accounts: Optional plans include the State of Illinois Deferred Compensation Plan (457) and Tax Deferred Annuity (403b).

Tuition Waiver/Tuition Reimbursement: Continue your graduate or undergraduate education with the help of tuition waivers or tuition reimbursement

Leaves of absence: Includes FMLA and Extended Sick Leave Benefits for qualified employees

Employee Assistance Program: Access free and confidential support, including counseling services, and information during difficult times

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