Emergency Department Technician II- Full-time- Kershaw

Medical University of South Carolina•Camden, NJ

28d•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.

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.
Passing phlebotomy/EKG requires achieving an 80% passing rate on each test in two attempts or will result in separation from employment.
Successful completion of the Emergency Department Technician unit specific training and competency demonstration is required within the first six months of employment or will result in separation of employment.
Position may require working irregular hours under stressful conditions, rotating shifts, holidays and weekends.
Failure to abide by MUHA policies are subject to disciplinary action, including termination.
Positions within the Emergency Department require a copy of academic degree or transcript.
BLS certification with Red Cross or AHA.
Certification from the state of South Carolina as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT).

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.