ED Tech III- Fairfield

MUSC Health; Winnsboro (SC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

The Emergency Department Technician III at MUSC Health reports to the Nurse Manager and works under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse to provide multi-skilled patient care in a fast-paced ED setting. The role requires a High School diploma or GED, Paramedic certification, and BLS/PALS/ACLS per American Heart Association guidelines.

The position involves rotating shifts, holidays, and weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Certified Paramedic with a minimum of 1 year of patient care experience in a health care environment.
• Within six months of hire date, must pass online course modules, phlebotomy training and skills validation for basic and advanced skills, and EKG training.
• Passing requires 80% on each test in two attempts or separation from employment.
• Unit-specific training and competency demonstration within six months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, performs multi-skilled activities to support patient care and achieve desired outcomes.
• Works to support a decentralized, patient-centered approach to care.
• Adheres to MUHA policies and participates in required training and certifications.

Education

High School Diploma

Paramedic Certification

BLS

PALS

ACLS

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Emergency Department Technician III reports to the Nurse Manager. Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, the Emergency Department Technician III performs multi-skilled activities to support a decentralized patient-centered approach to patient care and achieve desired outcomes.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC003804 COL - Emergency Department (FED)

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-22

Scheduled Weekly Hours

36

Job Description

The Emergency Department Technician III reports to the Nurse Manager. Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, the Emergency Department Technician III performs multi-skilled activities to support a decentralized patient-centered approach to patient care and achieve desired outcomes.

Minimum Training and Education

High School diploma or GED required. Certified Paramedic with a minimum of 1 year of patient care experience in a health care environment. Within six months of hire date, must successfully pass the on-line course modules, phlebotomy training and skills validation for basic and advanced skills, and EKG training. Passing requires achieving an 80% passing rate on each test in two attempts or will result in separation from employment. Successful completion of the Emergency Department Technician unit specific training and competency demonstration is required within the first six months of employment or will result in separation of employment. Position may require working irregular hours under stressful conditions, rotating shifts, holidays and weekends. Failure to abide by MUHA policies are subject to disciplinary action, including termination. Positions within the Emergency Department require a copy of academic degree or transcript.

Required Licensure, Certification and Registration

High School Diploma. Certification as a Paramedic. BLS, PALS and ACLS certification from the American Heart Association.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform job functions while standing. (Continuous)
• Ability to perform job functions while sitting. (Continuous)
• Ability to perform job functions while walking. (Continuous)
• Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent)
• Ability to work indoors. (Continuous)
• Ability to work outside in temperature extremes. (Infrequent)
• Ability to work from elevated areas. (Frequent)
• Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Frequent)
• Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent)
• Ability to bend at the waist. (Continuous)
• Ability to twist at the waist. (Frequent)
• Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Frequent)
• Ability to perform "pinching" operations. (Frequent)
• Ability to perform gross motor activities with fingers and hands. (Continuous)
• Ability to perform firm grasping with fingers and hands. (Continuous)
• Ability to perform fine manipulation with fingers and hands. (Continuous)
• Ability to reach overhead. (Frequent)
• Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Continuous)
• Ability to fully use both legs. (Continuous)
• Ability to use lower extremities for balance and coordination. (Frequent)
• Ability to reach in all directions. (Continuous)
• Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. unassisted. (Infrequent)
• Ability to lift/lower objects 50 lbs. from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted. (Infrequent)
• Ability to lift from 36" to overhead 25 lbs. (Infrequent)
• Ability to exert up to 50 lbs. of force. (Frequent)
• Examples include: To transfer a 100 lb. patient that cannot assist in the transfer requires 50 lbs. of force. For every 100 additional pounds, assistance will be required from another healthcare worker. 20 lbs. of force is needed to push a 400 lb. patient in a wheelchair on carpet. 25 lbs. of force is required to push a stretcher with a patient with one hand.
• Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous)
• Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance. (Continuous)
• Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (Continuous)
• Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous)
• Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous)
• Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous)
• Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Continuous)
• Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations. (Continuous)
• Ability to work rotating shifts. (Frequent)
• Ability to work overtime as required. (Frequent)
• Ability to work in a latex safe environment. (Continuous)
• Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous)
• (Selected Positions) *Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. (Continuous)
• *(Selected Positions) *Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required. (Continuous)

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

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