ER Technician: Fast-Paced, Patient-Centered Care

Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn Medicine’s Emergency Department at Pennsylvania Hospital in downtown Philadelphia seeks a Technician to support patient care in a high-volume setting. You will work under a Registered Nurse, preparing rooms, restocking supplies, and ensuring clean and safe spaces for patients and families.

Requirements include Basic Life Support, CNA/EMT or related nursing experience, or nursing student with clinical rotations; HS diploma or GED required.

Qualifications

• Basic Life Support Certification is required.
• CNA or EMT or prior nursing assistant or EMT experience or nursing student with 2 clinical rotations required.
• H.S. Diploma/GED required.

Responsibilities

• Reports directly to the assigned Registered Nurse.
• Registered Nurse delegates responsibilities to the technician; technician informs nurse about patient and test results; nurse countersigns documentation.
• Prepares rooms for each admission and restocks supplies.
• Maintains clean and orderly work areas including utility and service areas.
• Uses effective interpersonal skills in all interactions.
• Performs duties consistent with the care philosophy of Pennsylvania Hospital.

Skills

Effective interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Education

H.S. Diploma/GED

Job description

Penn Medicine’s Emergency Department at Pennsylvania Hospital in downtown Philadelphia seeks a Technician to support patient care in a high-volume setting. You will work under a Registered Nurse, preparing rooms, restocking supplies, and ensuring clean and safe spaces for patients and families.

Requirements include Basic Life Support, CNA/EMT or related nursing experience, or nursing student with clinical rotations; HS diploma or GED required.