Emergency Services Technician II
About The Position
The Emergency Department Technician II provides patient services and care, cleans, maintains, and stocks supplies and equipment, and applies standard precautions and infection-control principles. The technician demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to provide appropriate services to the population and age groups served in the emergency department. They collect patient-status data and report relevant information to licensed clinical staff according to patient-specific needs and applicable policies and procedures. Within their scope, the technician also performs clerical, safety-attendant, and other assigned duties. Work is delegated by a Registered Nurse or member of the medical staff, and the technician is part of the care team. The position assists with and documents patient care under the direction and supervision of licensed nursing staff, physicians, and/or registered nurses; supports patients throughout their care experience; helps turn over rooms by cleaning equipment, supplies, and the environment; organizes supplies and equipment; and complies with department, hospital, and regulatory policies and procedures. The technician must understand sterile and non-sterile techniques and adhere to safety measures. Additional duties may be assigned. The role has medium-to-heavy physical demands, including constant standing, frequent walking, bending and stooping, and the ability to lift, push, or pull up to 100 pounds. Safe-handling equipment must be used for weights over 35 pounds. The position may require safety equipment such as a HEPA mask, on-call responsibilities as directed, and travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, and out of town as needed. The base compensation range is $19.53–$29.51 per hour; individual compensation depends on qualifications, work experience, and/or education. The stated range does not include any applicable incentive programs.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Current qualification or licensure as a phlebotomist, ECG technician, EMT, or nursing assistant (NA).
- Basic patient-assessment skills, including a primary survey.
- Basic knowledge of primary interventions.
- Effective communication skills.
- Compassion, a desire to help others, and self-confidence.
- Basic computer knowledge and demonstrated administrative skills.
Nice To Haves
- Two years of Emergency Department Technician experience.
- ECG course or certification.
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
- EMT-B, EMT-I, or EMT-P qualification.
Responsibilities
- Provide patient services and care under the direction and supervision of licensed clinical staff.
- Collect patient-status data relevant to the patient's age and needs, and report information to licensed clinical staff according to policy and procedure.
- Assist with and document patient care throughout the patient experience under the direct supervision of a physician and/or registered nurse.
- Clean, maintain, and stock supplies and equipment while applying standard precautions and infection-control principles.
- Assist with room turnaround, including cleaning equipment, supplies, and the environment.
- Organize supplies and equipment as needed.
- Perform clerical, safety-attendant, and other duties within the role's scope as assigned.
- Comply with department, hospital, and regulatory policies and procedures; understand sterile and non-sterile techniques and adhere to safety measures.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
