Emergency Department Technician II- Kershaw

Medical University of South Carolina • Camden, NJ

8d • 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 II performs multi-skilled activities to support a decentralized patient-centered approach to patient care and achieve desired outcomes. This position requires a high school diploma or GED. Preferred experience includes working as a Patient Care Tech, nursing assistant, or nursing student with completion of one Adult Medical/Surgical course with hands-on clinical experience. A minimum of 1 year of patient care experience in a health care environment or certified Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) is required. Within six months of hire, employees must pass online course modules, phlebotomy training and skills validation, and EKG training, requiring an 80% passing rate on each test within two attempts. Successful completion of Emergency Department Technician unit-specific training and competency demonstration is also required within the first six months, or employment will result in separation. The position may involve irregular hours, stressful conditions, rotating shifts, holidays, and weekends. Failure to adhere to MUHA policies can lead to disciplinary action, including termination. Positions in the Emergency Department require a copy of the academic degree or transcript.

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).
• BLS certification with Red Cross or AHA.
• Ability to perform job functions while standing (Frequent).
• Ability to perform job functions while sitting (Frequent).
• Ability to perform job functions while walking (Frequent).
• Ability to work from elevated areas (Frequent).
• Ability to bend at the waist (Frequent).
• Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders (Frequent).
• Ability to reach in all directions (Frequent).
• Possess good finger dexterity (Continuous).
• Ability to fully use both legs (Continuous).
• Ability to fully use both hands/arms (Continuous).
• Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes (Continuous).
• Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance (Continuous).
• Ability to match or discriminate between colors (Continuous).
• Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception (Continuous).
• Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction (Continuous).
• Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements (Continuous).
• Ability to work in a latex safe environment (Continuous).
• Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required (Continuous).
• At least 1 year in a .6fte ED Technician I position at MUSC or a Certified Nursing Assistant, EMT, CMA, Paramedic, Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT), or a military medical occupation; or at least 1 year of in patient hospital experience; or a college degree, or active enrollment in nursing school with completion of Nursing Fundamentals from an accredited institution; or active enrollment in a healthcare related field from an accredited institution.
• Basic Life Support required within 2 weeks of hire. Thereafter, must maintain. Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required.

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.

Responsibilities

• Performs multi-skilled activities to support a decentralized patient-centered approach to patient care and achieve desired outcomes.
• Successfully pass the on-line course modules, phlebotomy training and skills validation for basic and advanced skills, and EKG training within six months of hire date.
• Successfully complete the Emergency Department Technician unit specific training and competency demonstration within the first six months of employment.

Benefits

• Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees.

What This Job Offers

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