Emergency Department Technician

UPMC; Fairview Township (York County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC Altoona is hiring an Emergency Department Technician for night shifts (7:00 PM–7:00 AM) with a 0.9 full-time schedule. The role involves direct patient care, rapid response in emergencies, and collaborative support to RNs and physicians in a fast-paced ED environment.

Candidates should have completed an LPN, Medical Assistant, Surgical Technologist, Paramedic, or EMT program and be prepared to work rotating nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• Completion of one of the listed nursing/paramedic programs.
• Ability to perform patient care tasks under supervision per policy.
• Experience in acute/emergency care settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responds to emergencies and supports RN/physician in patient admission and transfer.
• Assist with procedures and patient positioning, documenting observations.
• Perform venipuncture and establish IV access as directed.
• Monitor and record vital signs; adhere to universal precautions at all times.
• Support care planning discussions and patient/family teaching.
• Maintain clean, restocked cubicles and proper instrument handling.

Skills

Teamwork

Patient care

Vital signs

Venipuncture

Infection control

Education

LPN program

Medical Assistant program

Surgical Technologist program

Paramedic program

EMT program

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.