Emergency Department Technician I

Medical University of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical University of South Carolina is seeking an Emergency Department Technician I to support patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse in a fast-paced ED. The role focuses on multi-skilled tasks and a patient-centered approach to achieve positive outcomes.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, EMT or CNA certification, and complete BLS plus medical terminology within the first year. Prior medical setting experience is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma is required.
• Certification required as an EMT or CNA.
• Must obtain BLS and complete medical terminology within one year of hire.
• Some experience in a medical setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists with patient care under the direct supervision of a registered nurse, within scope of practice.
• Supports a decentralized patient-centered approach to care.
• Engages in multi-skilled activities to aid the ED team.

Skills

Basic Life Support

Medical terminology

Patient care support

Education

EMT certification

CNA certification

High School Diploma

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Emergency Department Technician I reports to the Nurse Manager. Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, the Emergency Department Technician II performs multi-skilled activities to support a decentralized patient-centered approach to patient care and achieve desired outcomes. Entity Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Cost Center CC004773 ORBG - Emergency Room Pay Rate Type Hourly Pay Grade Health-20 Scheduled Weekly Hours 36 Work Shift Job Description Assists with patient care based on individual patient needs within the scope of practice under the direct supervision of the registered nurse. Additional Job Description I. Minimum Qualifications: High School Diploma. Certification required as an EMT or CNA. Must obtain BLS and successfully complete medical terminology within one year of hire. Some experience in a medical setting is preferred but not required. If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us! The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need. Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees Thank you for wanting to be part of the Medical University of South Carolina team. Whether you want to teach the next generation of health care leaders, innovate new business models, discover the next breakthrough or provide patient care, there's a role for you that fuels your passion and takes advantage of your skills. There are career opportunities available in academics, research, hospital medicine, physician practices and support services, from patient billing to IT. As an applicant, you can search jobs for all MUSC entities as well as search by category and location. MUSC attracts more than $250 million annually in research funding, making it the biggest magnet for biomedical, extramural research dollars of all institutions of higher learning in South Carolina. The Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) Program aims to advance clinical and translational science to increase the speed at which new treatments become available to patients. MUSC Health, the clinical enterprise, operates a 750 bed medical center, which includes a nationally recognized Children's Hospital, the Ashley River Tower (cardiovascular, digestive disease, and surgical oncology), Hollings Cancer Center (one of fewer than 70 elite National Cancer Institute designated centers), a Level I Trauma Center and the Institute of Psychiatry. In addition, there are more than 100 outreach clinics, hospital/health system affiliations, and telehealth sites. U.S. News & World Report placed us among the top one percent of all American hospitals, with 11 specialties in the top 50. The MUSC Medical Center is also one of only three Magnet designated hospitals in South Carolina.