Emergency Department Tech II- Downtown

Medical University of South Carolina•Columbia, SC

13d•Onsite

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. This position requires a high school diploma or GED. Preferred experience includes working as a Patient Care Tech, nursing assistant, or nursing student with completion of an Adult Medical/Surgical course. A minimum of 1 year of patient care experience in a health care environment or as a certified Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) is required. Within six months of hire, employees must pass online course modules, phlebotomy training, EKG training, and unit-specific training and competency demonstrations. Failure to meet these requirements will result in separation from employment. The position may involve irregular hours, stressful conditions, rotating shifts, holidays, and weekends. Failure to adhere to MUHA policies can lead to disciplinary action, including termination. Positions in the Emergency Department require a copy of the academic degree or transcript.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED required.
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.
Successful completion of the Emergency Department Technician unit specific training and competency demonstration is required within the first six months of employment.
High School Diploma.
BLS certification with Red Cross or AHA.
Certification from the state of South Carolina as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT).
At least 1 year in a .6fte ED Technician I position at MUSC or a Certified Nursing Assistant, EMT, CMA, Paramedic, Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT), or a military medical occupation; or at least 1 year of in patient hospital experience; or a college degree, or active enrollment in nursing school with completion of Nursing Fundamentals from an accredited institution; or active enrollment in a healthcare related field from an accredited institution.
Basic Life Support required within 2 weeks of hire. Thereafter, must maintain.
Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required.

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.