Emergency Department Technician

Medical University of South Carolina•Orangeburg, SC

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Emergency Department Technician supports a decentralized, patient-centered approach to care and works under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse. The position reports to the Nurse Manager and is based in a Level III Trauma Emergency Department in Orangeburg, South Carolina. The role provides direct patient care to people across all age groups and includes varied clinical support tasks.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Certification as an EMT or CNA.
Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification.
Ability to stand or sit for extended periods.
Manual dexterity and fine motor skills for patient-care tasks.
Ability to lift and move patients or medical equipment as needed.
Visual acuity and color perception to read medical charts, documents, and monitors.
Auditory ability to communicate effectively and perceive alarms or patient instructions.
Stamina and resilience to manage patient-care demands, long shifts, and potentially stressful situations.
Mobility to navigate clinical environments.
Ability to comply with infection-control protocols and use personal protective equipment appropriately.
Ability to read and interpret business or safety manuals, clinical or technical procedures, or regulations; write reports and correspondence; present information and respond to questions; follow written, oral, or diagram-based instructions; and address problems involving concrete variables and standardized situations.
Ability to stand, walk, use hands, reach, talk, and hear, and to lift or exert energy up to 10 pounds 25% of the time, up to 25 pounds 25% of the time, and up to 100 pounds 50% of the time.
Close vision.