ED Technician

Talentify; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Generous PTO

Medical, Dental, Vision

401K with match

SoFi student loan

Career development

Job summary

Horizon Health Corporation is recruiting an Emergency Room Technician for George Washington University Hospital in downtown Washington, DC. You will provide patient care under the direct supervision of the Charge Nurse and ED Attending Physician, following an established plan of care.

Ideal candidates have EMT training, BLS, and strong communication in English. GWU Hospital emphasizes competitive compensation, comprehensive medical plans, and a 401(k) with company match, plus career development

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalency.
• EMT course completed that meets or exceeds standards.
• National Registry exam at Basic/Intermediate/Paramedic level is preferred.
• 1 year of ED experience or related EMS/military experience.
• BLS certification from AHA or Red Cross.
• English speaking/writing ability required.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to assigned patients per plan of care under supervision.
• Assist with patient assessment and documentation.
• Support ED team with rapid response and critical thinking tasks.

Skills

Communication skills

English fluency

Medical terminology

Education

High School diploma

EMT course completed

NR EMT exam eligibility

Job description

Open — Horizon Health Corporation has a posting for this job. Posted 29 Aug 2026.

About this job

The George Washington University Hospital (GWU Hospital) is a 385-bed tertiary care, academic medical center located in downtown Washington, DC next to the Foggy Bottom metro. GWU Hospital serves a diverse group of patients- from residents to our nation’s leaders. As an academic medical center, GWU Hospital has the resources and clinical expertise necessary to provide specialized, complex care. This expertise includes cardiac, cancer, neurosciences, women's health, trauma, and advanced surgery including robotic and minimally invasive surgery. https://www.gwhospital.com

GWU Hospital is jointly owned and operated by George Washington University and a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS). The GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences (SMHS), adjacent to the hospital, is the 11th oldest medical center in the country and the 1st in the nation's capital.

The mission of GWU Hospital is to provide the highest quality of healthcare, advanced medical technology, and world class service to its patients in an academic medical center dedicated to education and research.

Website: www.gwhospital.com

Emergency Room Technician is responsible for:

Providing care to assigned patients, according to established plan of care and as competency documentation designates, under the direct supervision of the Charge Nurse/Team Leader and/or Emergency Department Attending Physician.

As a GWUH employee you will be part of an exceptional team with the following benefit offerings:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!

More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com.

About UHS

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalency
• Successful completion of a state‑approved Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) course that meets or exceeds the National Emergency Medical Services Education Standards for the Emergency Medical Technician is preferred.
• Successful completion of the cognitive and psychomotor exam for the National Registry of EMTs at a Basic, Intermediate, or Paramedic level
• 1 year of recent Emergency Department experience as an emergency room technician or at least one year of experience as a primary EMS field provider or military equivalent
• BLS through American Heart Association, American Red Cross
• Able to speak and write English Fluently
• Demonstrated communication, organization, and critical thinking skills.
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Committed to our culture that Every Moment Matters
• Committed to the surrounding community.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

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At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skill set and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (e.g., Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. Our recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc.

If you suspect a fraudulent job posting or job‑related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, we encourage you to report such concerns to appropriate law enforcement. We encourage you to refer to legitimate UHS and UHS subsidiary career websites to verify job opportunities and not rely on unsolicited calls from recruiters.

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