Ed Tech II

Medical University of South Carolina • Columbia, SC

15d

About The Position

The Emergency Department Technician II reports to the Nurse Manager. Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, the Emergency Department Technician III performs multi-skilled activities to support a decentralized patient-centered approach to patient care and achieve desired outcomes.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Preferred experience working as a Patient Care Tech, nursing assistant, or nursing student enrolled in an accredited institution with the completion of one Adult Medical/Surgical course with hands on clinical experience.
• Minimum of 1 year of patient care experience in a health care environment or certified Emergency Medical Technician (EMT).
• Within six months of hire date, must successfully pass the on-line course modules, phlebotomy training and skills validation for basic and advanced skills, and EKG training.
• Passing requires achieving an 80% passing rate on each test in two attempts or will result in separation from employment.
• Successful completion of the Emergency Department Technician unit specific training and competency demonstration is required within the first six months of employment or will result in separation of employment.
• Position may require working irregular hours under stressful conditions, rotating shifts, holidays and weekends.
• Failure to abide by MUHA policies are subject to disciplinary action, including termination.
• Positions within the Emergency Department require a copy of academic degree or transcript.
• Required License Certification and Registration: High School Diploma.
• BLS certification with Red Cross or AHA.
• Certification from the state of South Carolina as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT).

Nice To Haves

• Preferred experience working as a Patient Care Tech, nursing assistant, or nursing student enrolled in an accredited institution with the completion of one Adult Medical/Surgical course with hands on clinical experience.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees