Advanced Emergency Medical Technician

MUSC Health; Lancaster (SC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

MUSC Health is seeking an Advanced Emergency Department Technician to join our ED team. The role supports nurses with patient care, vital signs, and transport while maintaining a safe, compassionate environment for patients and families.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, a current SC AEMT/Paramedic license or equivalent, and BLS certification. EKG/Phlebotomy experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience with EKG, Phlebotomy and Cardiac Monitoring preferred.
• Current SC Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) or Paramedic license required.
• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, hands-on patient care within scope of training and certification.
• Assist patients with personal hygiene, dressing, walking, and activities of daily living.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and comfortable patient environment.
• Change bed linens and assist with patient transportation to tests and procedures.
• Serve meals and provide between-meal nourishment as needed.
• Record temperatures and vital signs under nurse direction.
• Support nurses and emergency care team with various patient care activities.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, nurses, and providers.
• Uphold patient dignity, privacy, and safety at all times.

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Job Description Summary

Be the calm in the chaos. Be part of the team that makes a difference.

When every second matters, you can make every moment count.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC001480 LAN - Emergency Dept (LMC)

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-24

Scheduled Weekly Hours

36

Job Description

The Advanced Emergency Department Technician performs duties of the Emergency Department Technician and other routine duties within the limit of their training and certification in caring for the Emergency Department patients. The care is rendered under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.

From assisting with patient care and mobility to supporting nurses with vital signs, transportation, and daily needs, you’ll be an important part of a team that shows up when patients need us most.

What You’ll Do

• Provide compassionate, hands-on care to patients within the scope of your training and certification.
• Assist patients with personal hygiene, dressing, walking, and other activities of daily living.
• Help maintain a safe, clean, and comfortable patient environment.
• Change bed linens and assist with patient transportation to tests and procedures.
• Serve and collect meal trays and provide between-meal nourishment as needed.
• Obtain and record temperatures and vital signs under the direction of a nurse.
• Support nurses and the emergency care team with a variety of patient care activities.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, nurses, providers, and other members of the healthcare team.
• Provide compassionate care while maintaining patient dignity, privacy, and safety

Additional Job Description

Education:

• High school diploma or GED required.

Experience:

• Previous experience with EKG, Phlebotomy, and Cardiac Monitoring preferred.

Licensure & Certifications:

• Current South Carolina Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) or Paramedic is required.
• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

The Emergency Department is where compassion meets urgency. As an ER Tech, you’ll be there to help patients through some of their most unexpected and vulnerable moments—and you’ll have a team beside you every step of the way.

If you’re dependent, compassionate, hands-on, and ready to make an impact when it matters most, we want you on our team.

Bring your skills. Bring your heart. Bring your best.

Join our Emergency Department team and make a difference—one patient, one moment, one life at a time.

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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