Emergency Department Technician II- Full-time- Kershaw

C002 Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA); United States; Vor Ort; USD 25.000 - 36.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Medical University of South Carolina is seeking an Emergency Department Technician II/III to support Registered Nurses in a fast-paced ED. The role emphasizes patient-centered care and multi-skilled duties under supervision, including phlebotomy, EKG, and basic skill validation.

Minimum education is a high school diploma or GED, with preferred experience as a Patient Care Tech or nursing student. Completion of required online modules and on-site competency within six months is essential.

Qualifikationen

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Preferred experience as Patient Care Tech, nursing assistant, or nursing student with one Adult Medical/Surgical course and hands-on clinical experience.
• Minimum of 1 year patient care experience in a health care environment or EMT certification.
• Within six months of hire, pass online modules, phlebotomy training and skills validation for basic and advanced skills, and EKG training (80% on tests, two attempts).
• Unit-specific training and competency demonstration within six months of employment.

Aufgaben

• Support RN under direct supervision in a fast-paced ED.
• Perform multi-skilled activities to support patient-centered care and outcomes.
• Maintain readiness for phlebotomy, EKG, and basic clinical skills validation.

Kenntnisse

Patient care

EMT

Phlebotomy

EKG

BLS

Ausbildung

High School Diploma or GED

EMT Certification (SC)

Jobbeschreibung

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.

Entity Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Cost Center CC001397 KER - Emergency Department (KMC) Pay Rate Type Hourly Pay Grade Health-21 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.

Required License Certification and Registration:

High School Diploma. BLS certification with Red Cross or AHA. Certification from the state of South Carolina as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT).

Additional Job Description 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)
• *Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. (Frequent)
• *Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required. (Continuous) (Selected Positions) *

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.

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