Emergency Department Technician II

Medical University of South Carolina; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

The Emergency Department Technician II at the Medical University of South Carolina reports to the Nurse Manager and works under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse. The role performs multi-skilled activities to support a decentralized, patient-centered approach to care and achieve desired outcomes in a fast-paced emergency department.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, at least 1 year of patient care experience, and a BLS certification with The American Heart

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Preferred experience working as a Patient Care Tech, nursing assistant, or nursing student enrolled in an accredited institution with completion of one Adult Medical/Surgical course with hands on clinical experience.
• Minimum of 1 year of patient care experience in a health care environment or EMT certification.
• Within six months of hire date, must pass online modules, phlebotomy training and skills validation for basic and advanced skills, and EKG training (two attempts allowed).
• Emergency Department Technician unit-specific training and competency demonstration within six months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision of a Registered Nurse, perform multi-skilled activities to support patient-centered care.
• Assist with tasks to support ED operations and patient flow.
• Work irregular hours, rotating shifts, holidays and weekends as required.
• Maintain compliance with MUHA policies and provide transcripts if requested.

Skills

Patient care experience

Nursing assistant

EMT experience

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Emergency Department Technician II reports to the Nurse Manager. Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, the Emergency Department Technician III performs multi-skilled activities to support a decentralized patient-centered approach to patient care and achieve desired outcomes.

Employment Details

Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Cost Center CC003725 COL - Emergency Department (DMC) Pay Rate Type Hourly Pay Grade Health-20 Scheduled Weekly Hours 36 Work Shift

Minimum Training and Education

High School diploma or GED required. Preferred experience working as a Patient Care Tech, nursing assistant, or nursing student enrolled in an accredited institution with the completion of one Adult Medical/Surgical course with hands on clinical experience.

Minimum of 1 year of patient care experience in a health care environment or certified Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). Within six months of hire date, must successfully pass the on-line course modules, phlebotomy training and skills validation for basic and advanced skills, and EKG training. Passing requires achieving an 80% passing rate on each test in two attempts or will result in separation from employment. Successful completion of the Emergency Department Technician unit specific training and competency demonstration is required within the first six months of employment or will result in separation of employment.

Position may require working irregular hours under stressful conditions, rotating shifts, holidays and weekends. Failure to abide by MUHA policies are subject to disciplinary action, including termination. Positions within the Emergency Department require a copy of academic degree or transcript.

Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations

BLS certification with Red Cross or AHA.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform job functions while standing. (Frequent)
• Ability to perform job functions while sitting. (Frequent)
• Ability to perform job functions while walking. (Frequent)
• Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent)
• Ability to work indoors. (Continuous)
• Ability to work from elevated areas. (Frequent)
• Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Infrequent)
• Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent)
• Ability to bend at the waist. (Frequent)
• Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Infrequent)
• Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Frequent)
• Ability to reach in all directions. (Frequent)
• Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous)
• Ability to fully use both legs. (Continuous)
• Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Continuous)
• Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs. unassisted. (Infrequent)
• Ability to lift/lower objects 15 lbs. from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted. (Infrequent)
• Ability to lift from 36 inches to overhead 15 lbs. (Infrequent)
• Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous)
• Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance. (Continuous)
• Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (Continuous)
• Selected Positions Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous)
• Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous)
• Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Continuous)
• Ability to work in a latex safe environment. (Continuous)
• Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Frequent)
• Selected Positions Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. (Frequent)
• Selected Positions Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required. (Continuous)

Additional Job Description

Education: High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required.

Experience: At least 1 year in a .6fte ED Technician I position at MUSC or a Certified Nursing Assistant, EMT, CMA, Paramedic, Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT), or a military medical occupation; or at least 1 year of inpatient hospital experience; or a college degree, or active enrollment in nursing school with completion of Nursing Fundamentals from an accredited institution; or active enrollment in a healthcare related field from an accredited institution.

Credentials: Basic Life Support required within 2 weeks of hire. Thereafter, must maintain. Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required.

Career Opportunities

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.

About MUSC

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.

Equal Opportunity & Compliance

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