Emergency Department Technician

University Hospital; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospital in Newark, NJ seeks an Emergency Department Technician to provide direct patient care under supervision of a Staff Nurse. You will support the nursing team with simple procedures and help maintain order and safety in a fast-paced ED.

Candidates should have a High School Diploma or GED, English proficiency, and training in Phlebotomy or Medical Assisting; BLS/CPR is required. EKG is preferred; orientation training will be provided as needed.

Qualifications

• Must have High School Diploma or GED.
• English reading/writing/speaking required to perform duties.
• Phlebotomy Technician Program or Medical Assistant Program required.
• EKG certification preferred; training provided if not possessed at UH.
• 1 year of acute care experience preferred; BLS/ CPR required.
• Proficient in taking temperatures, pulses, and blood pressures; works well in a fast-paced team.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under the supervision of a Staff Nurse.
• Perform simple nursing procedures as directed.
• Support professional staff in evaluation and treatment of patients.
• Maintain orderliness and cleanliness of the unit.
• Demonstrate competency across all ages from neonatal to end of life.

Skills

English proficiency

Teamwork

Vital signs measurement

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Phlebotomy Technician Program

Medical Assistant Program

Job description

Responsibilities

The primary purpose of the Emergency Department Technician position is to provide direct patient care, performs simple nursing procedures, performs in a technical capacity providing support to the professional staff in the evaluation and treatment of patients, and contributes to the overall orderliness and cleanliness of the unit under the direction and supervision of a Staff Nurse. Exercises competency in all procedures within the scope of practice, as appropriate to all ages of patients served from neonatal to the end of life.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED equivalent required. Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of the position required. Successful completion of a Phlebotomy Technician Program or Medical Assistant Program required. EKG certification preferred, and candidates without EKG must successfully complete training during new hire orientation at UH. One (1) year of acute care experience is preferred. BLS (CPR) required. Must have demonstrated proficiency in taking temperatures, pulses, blood pressures, and other simple procedures as indicated. Possesses ability to work as a team member in a fast-paced environment.