Emergency Department Technician II

Medical University of South Carolina • Columbia, SC

2d • Onsite

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 outcomes. The position may require irregular hours under stressful conditions, rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays.

Within six months of hire, the employee must successfully 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. The stated passing standard for the tests is 80% on each test within two attempts; failure to meet the training requirements may result in separation from employment. Employees are expected to follow MUHA policies. A copy of an academic degree or transcript is required for positions within the Emergency Department.

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).
• Alternatively, the additional job description lists at least one year in a 0.6 FTE Emergency Department 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 from 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 is required within two weeks of hire and must be maintained.
• Must complete required online modules, phlebotomy training and skills validation, EKG training, and unit-specific training and competency demonstration within six months of hire.
• Must achieve at least 80% on each required test within two attempts.
• Ability to meet the listed physical and sensory requirements, including standing, sitting, walking, lifting and carrying up to 15 pounds, and maintaining required vision, hearing, dexterity, and motor functions.
• Must be able to work irregular hours under stressful conditions, rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred experience as a Patient Care Technician, nursing assistant, or nursing student enrolled in an accredited institution who has completed one Adult Medical/Surgical course with hands-on clinical experience.

What This Job Offers

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