Emergency Department Technician II

Medical University of South Carolina • Columbia, SC

4d • 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 position performs multi-skilled activities to support a decentralized, patient-centered approach to care and help achieve desired 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. Tests require a score of at least 80% within two attempts. Failure to complete required training or competency demonstration may result in separation from employment.

The position may involve irregular hours and stressful conditions, rotating shifts, holidays, and weekends. Emergency Department applicants must provide a copy of an academic degree or transcript. The employer is the Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA), and the work unit is the Medical University of South Carolina 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).
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross; the additional job description states certification is required within two weeks of hire and must be maintained.
• Complete the required online modules, phlebotomy training and skills validation, EKG training, and unit-specific training and competency demonstration within six months of hire.
• Provide a copy of an academic degree or transcript for positions within the Emergency Department.
• Ability to perform the listed physical functions, including standing, sitting, walking, bending, reaching, and lifting/carrying up to 15 pounds, at the stated frequencies.

Nice To Haves

• Experience as a Patient Care Technician, nursing assistant, or nursing student enrolled in an accredited institution who has completed an Adult Medical/Surgical course with hands-on clinical experience.
• At least one year in a 0.6 FTE ED Technician I position at MUSC, or experience/qualification as a Certified Nursing Assistant, EMT, CMA, Paramedic, Certified Phlebotomy Technician, or in 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.

Responsibilities

• Perform multi-skilled activities in support of a decentralized, patient-centered approach to patient care.
• Support patient care under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Complete required online course modules, phlebotomy training and skills validation, EKG training, and unit-specific training and competency demonstration within six months of hire.
• Maintain required Basic Life Support certification.

What This Job Offers

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