ER Technician: Critical Care Ally (Night Shift)

musc; Town of Lancaster (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical University of South Carolina is seeking an Emergency Room Technician to join the night shift in the Emergency Department. Under RN supervision, you will provide hands‑on support to keep patients safe, comfortable, and moving through care.

You will assist with patient care, vital signs, hygiene, transport, and daily needs, collaborating closely with nurses and the healthcare team to ensure compassionate, efficient service.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least one year of patient care experience in a healthcare facility or CNA experience.
• Current SC CNA registration or SC EMT certification required.
• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, hands‑on care to patients within the scope of your training and certification.
• Assist patients with personal hygiene, dressing, walking, and other activities of daily living.
• Help maintain a safe, clean, and comfortable patient environment.
• Change bed linens and assist with patient transportation to tests and procedures.
• Serve and collect meal trays and provide between‑meal nourishment as needed.
• Obtain and record temperatures and vital signs under the direction of a nurse.
• Support nurses and the emergency care team with a variety of patient care activities.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, nurses, providers, and other members of the healthcare team.
• Provide compassionate care while maintaining patient dignity, privacy, and safety

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Team communication

Nursing support

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

AHA BLS certification

Job description

Medical University of South Carolina is seeking an Emergency Room Technician to join the night shift in the Emergency Department. Under RN supervision, you will provide hands‑on support to keep patients safe, comfortable, and moving through care.

You will assist with patient care, vital signs, hygiene, transport, and daily needs, collaborating closely with nurses and the healthcare team to ensure compassionate, efficient service.