Emergency Services Technician II

UVA Community Health • Haymarket, VA

7d • $20 - $30

About The Position

The Emergency Department (ED) 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 based on each patient’s age and needs, in accordance with policies and procedures. The technician also performs clerical, safety-attendant, and other duties within their scope. Work is delegated by a Registered Nurse or a member of the medical staff, and the technician is part of the care team.

Under the direction and supervision of a licensed nurse, the technician provides and documents patient assistance throughout the patient experience under the direct supervision of a physician and/or registered nurse. The role includes assisting with room turnaround and cleaning equipment, supplies, and the environment; organizing supplies and equipment; and following department, hospital, regulatory, and safety procedures. Additional duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Phlebotomy, ECG Tech, EMT, or NA credential required.
• Basic patient assessment skills, including a primary survey.
• Basic knowledge of primary interventions.
• Demonstrated effective communication skills.
• Compassion, desire to help others, and self-confidence.
• Basic computer knowledge and demonstrated administrative skills.
• Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including lifting, pushing, or pulling up to 100 lbs.; safe-handling equipment must be used for any weight over 35 lbs.
• Ability to travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, and out of town as needed.
• Ability to use safety equipment such as a HEPA mask when required for infection prevention.
• On-call responsibilities as directed.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of ED Technician experience preferred.
• ECG course or certification.
• Medical terminology.
• EMT-B/I/P.

Responsibilities

• Provide and document patient assistance under the direction and supervision of a licensed nurse.
• Assist with patient care throughout the patient experience under the direct supervision of a physician and/or registered nurse.
• Collect patient-status data and report relevant information to licensed clinical staff in accordance with patient-specific needs and applicable policies and procedures.
• Clean, maintain, and stock supplies and equipment, 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 scope, as assigned.
• Comply with department, hospital, and regulatory policies and procedures, including safety measures and sterile and non-sterile techniques.

What This Job Offers

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