ED Tech II- Kershaw- Full-Time

Medical University of South Carolina • Camden, NJ

3d

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 to support a decentralized, patient-centered approach to care and achieve desired patient outcomes.

Within six months of hire, the employee must complete online course modules, phlebotomy training and skills validation for basic and advanced skills, EKG training, and Emergency Department Technician unit-specific training and competency demonstration. Each test requires an 80% passing score within two attempts; failure to meet these requirements may result in separation from employment. The position may involve irregular hours, stressful conditions, rotating shifts, holidays, weekends, and overtime. Employees are expected to comply with MUHA policies. Emergency Department positions require a copy of an academic degree or transcript.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least one year of qualifying experience: in a 0.6 FTE ED Technician I position at MUSC; as a Certified Nursing Assistant, EMT, CMA, Paramedic, Certified Phlebotomy Technician, or in a military medical occupation; in inpatient hospital care; or qualifying college or healthcare-related education/enrollment as specified in the posting.
• Basic Life Support certification from the Red Cross or AHA, required within two weeks of hire.
• Complete required online modules, phlebotomy training and skills validation, EKG training, and ED Technician unit-specific training and competency demonstration within six months of hire; achieve at least 80% on each test within two attempts.
• Provide a copy of an academic degree or transcript for Emergency Department positions.
• Ability to work rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime as required and to deal effectively with stressful situations.
• Meet the stated physical and sensory requirements, including standing, sitting, walking, lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds unassisted, and exerting up to 50 pounds of force.

Nice To Haves

• Experience as a Patient Care Technician or nursing assistant.
• Nursing student enrollment at an accredited institution with completion of an Adult Medical/Surgical course including hands-on clinical experience.
• At least one year of patient care experience in a healthcare environment or certification as an Emergency Medical Technician.

Responsibilities

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED