Emergency Department Technician

UPMC; Altoona (PA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC Altoona is seeking an Emergency Department Technician for .9 full-time night shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM. You will deliver hands-on patient care in a fast-paced ED, joining a collaborative team to support patients and families.

Applicants who have completed an LPN, Medical Assistant, Surgical Technologist, Paramedic, or EMT program are encouraged to apply. The role emphasizes patient safety, documentation, and effective communication under the supervision of the clinical manager.

Qualifications

• Completion of an LPN, Medical Assistant, Surgical Technologist, Paramedic, or EMT program.
• Experience in emergency patient care preferred.
• Night shift and union AFSCME position.

Responsibilities

• Responds effectively in emergency situations.
• Assists RN/physician in admission, transfer and discharge.
• Utilizes restraints and protective measures with documentation.
• Assists with treatments such as Foley catheters, suctioning, dressings, and related care.
• Performs venipuncture and IV access.
• Records vital signs and adheres to safety policies.
• Observes and documents patient changes and care delivered.

Skills

Emergency care

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Vital signs monitoring

Education

LPN / MA / Surgical Tech / Paramedic / EMT program

Tools

Venipuncture

IV access

Vital signs equipment

Job description

Emergency Department Technician
.9 full-time, night shifts with rotation + every other weekend & holiday rotation
Shifts: 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM
Union position: AFSCME
Posted: 9/4/2026

When emergencies happen, our community turns to us. As an Emergency Department Technician at UPMC Altoona, you'll play a vital role in delivering compassionate, hands-on patient care to individuals and families when they need it most. We are looking for someone who embraces challenges, adapts quickly to changing situations, and works seamlessly as part of a team. If you have completed an LPN, Medical Assistant, Surgical Technologist, Paramedic, or EMT program and are ready to make a meaningful impact, this night shift position offers an exciting opportunity to serve your community while building your healthcare career.

In this role, the Emergency Department Technician provides direct patient care and other related activities in accordance with level of education, responsible to clinical manager for the environment and physical management of patient to which assigned, and for factual observation and the reporting and recording of pertinent information.

Responsibilities

• Responds effectively in emergency situations.
• Assists RN/physician in the admission of patient - orients patient to their surroundings, transfers patient, assists in discharging.
• Utilizes restraints and protective mechanisms as due with documentation.
• Assists with treatment as directed, such as foley cath, cath irrigations and care, oral tracheal/nasal suctioning, enemas, dressing changes, perineal care, etc. in accordance with level of training and direction, assists with throracotomies, chest tube insertions and other procedures regarding trauma, EKG's , immobilization, oxygen, and suturing.
• Performs venipuncture and intravenous access
• Performs and records vital signs (temperature, pulse, respirations, and blood pressure and pulse oximetry).
• Adheres to universal precautions and complies established occupational exposure policies.
• Participates in patient care conferences providing input in patient care planning and in patient/family teaching, and in CPI processes.
• Observes, reports, and documents all unusual symptoms, condition changes, and care delivered as to DEM policy
• Assists patient in bed, turning, lifting, positioning, and ambulating.
• Maintains cubicle and equipment in an orderly fashion, cleans, restocks, and orders as necessary. Maintains instruments and trays .
• Completes ongoing age specific and annual competency validation via defined mechanisms.
• Maintains proficiency/competency in patient care testing as defined in the evaluation criteria established by the lab.
• Calls for patient in a manner conducive to their safety and comfort; adheres to instructions from Clinical Manager or physician and established routines.