Emergency Department Tech: Fast-Paced Vital Signs & EKG

UCLA Health and David Geffen School of Medicine; Denmark (SC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) is seeking an Emergency Department Technician II for our Level III Trauma ED in Orangeburg, SC. The role requires CNA or EMT certification and phlebotomy certification; BLS is required.

Under RN supervision, you will take vital signs and EKGs, monitor telemetry, collect specimens, transport patients, and assist with procedures. This PRN position involves exposure to emergencies and variable shifts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• EMT or CNA certification required.
• Phlebotomy certification required for ED tech II.
• Current AHA BLS or ARC BLS certification required.
• Some medical setting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Takes vital signs, height and weight.
• Performs EKGs.
• Assist physicians or nurses on procedures.
• Monitors telemetry patients.
• Collects specimens.
• Crutch training.
• Assist with ordering supplies.
• May perform bladder scans and insert Foley catheters.
• Transport patients.

Skills

Vital signs

Telemetry monitoring

Patient transport

EKG

Education

High School Diploma

EMT Certification

CNA Certification

Phlebotomy Certification

BLS Certification

Job description

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) is seeking an Emergency Department Technician II for our Level III Trauma ED in Orangeburg, SC. The role requires CNA or EMT certification and phlebotomy certification; BLS is required.

Under RN supervision, you will take vital signs and EKGs, monitor telemetry, collect specimens, transport patients, and assist with procedures. This PRN position involves exposure to emergencies and variable shifts.