Emergency Services Technician II (PRN)

UVA Community Health • Haymarket, VA

7d

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 group served in the emergency department. They collect patient-status data and report relevant information to licensed clinical staff, taking into account each patient’s age and needs according to policy and procedure. The role also includes clerical duties, safety-attendant duties, and other work within the technician’s scope. Work is delegated by a Registered Nurse or medical staff member, 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 technician assists with room turnaround, cleaning equipment, supplies, and the environment, and organizing supplies and equipment. They assist with patient care in accordance with department, hospital, and regulatory policies and procedures, understand sterile and non-sterile techniques, and adhere to safety measures. Additional duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Phlebotomy, ECG Technician, EMT, or Nursing Assistant (NA) credential required.
• Basic patient assessment skills, including primary survey.
• Basic knowledge of primary interventions.
• 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 constant standing, frequent walking, bending/stooping, and lifting, pushing, or pulling up to 100 pounds; use Safe Handling Equipment for weights over 35 pounds.
• Proficient communication, auditory, and visual skills; attention to detail and ability to write legibly.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of ED Technician experience preferred.
• ECG course or certification.
• Medical terminology.
• EMT-B, EMT-I, or EMT-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 appropriate to the patient's age and needs, and report relevant information to licensed clinical staff.
• 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 and safety-attendant duties and other assigned work within scope.
• Comply with department, hospital, and regulatory policies and procedures; understand sterile and non-sterile techniques and adhere to safety measures.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED