ED Tech II - Kershaw- PRN

Medical University of South Carolina • Camden, NJ

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About The Position

The Emergency Department Technician II reports to the Nurse Manager and works under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse. The role performs multi-skilled activities that support a decentralized, patient-centered approach to care and help achieve desired patient outcomes. The position is PRN and hourly, with 12 scheduled weekly hours stated in the posting. Work may involve irregular hours, rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, stressful conditions, and overtime as required. Required unit-specific training and competency demonstration, as well as online course modules, phlebotomy training and skills validation, and EKG training, must be successfully completed within six months of hire. Failure to meet the specified training and competency requirements may result in separation from employment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least one year of patient-care experience in a healthcare environment or certification as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT).
• The additional job description also specifies one of the following: at least one year in a 0.6 FTE ED Technician I position at MUSC; certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant, EMT, CMA, Paramedic, or Certified Phlebotomy Technician; a military medical occupation; at least one year of inpatient hospital experience; a college degree; active enrollment in nursing school with completion of Nursing Fundamentals at an accredited institution; or active enrollment in an accredited healthcare-related field.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross; BLS is required within two weeks of hire and must be maintained.
• Successfully pass required online course modules and phlebotomy skills validations, with at least 80% on each test within two attempts.
• Complete Emergency Department unit-specific training and competency demonstration within the first six months of employment.
• Ability to work effectively in stressful situations and to work rotating shifts and overtime as required.
• Ability to perform the listed physical functions, including standing, walking, repetitive hand and arm movements, lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds unassisted, and exerting up to 50 pounds of force.
• Ability to meet the stated vision, hearing, tactile sensory, and other physical requirements of the position.

Nice To Haves

• Experience as a Patient Care Technician or nursing assistant.
• Enrollment as a nursing student at an accredited institution and completion of an Adult Medical/Surgical course with hands-on clinical experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform multi-skilled activities to support patient care under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Support a decentralized, patient-centered approach to care and help achieve desired outcomes.
• Complete required Emergency Department unit-specific training and competency demonstrations within the first six months of employment.
• Complete required online course modules, phlebotomy training and skills validation, and EKG training within six months of hire.
• Work rotating shifts and, as required, overtime, weekends, holidays, and irregular hours.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED