Night-Shift Emergency Department Tech - Compassionate Care

UPMC; Fairview Township (York County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC Altoona is hiring an Emergency Department Technician for night shifts (7:00 PM–7:00 AM) with a 0.9 full-time schedule. The role involves direct patient care, rapid response in emergencies, and collaborative support to RNs and physicians in a fast-paced ED environment.

Candidates should have completed an LPN, Medical Assistant, Surgical Technologist, Paramedic, or EMT program and be prepared to work rotating nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• Completion of one of the listed nursing/paramedic programs.
• Ability to perform patient care tasks under supervision per policy.
• Experience in acute/emergency care settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responds to emergencies and supports RN/physician in patient admission and transfer.
• Assist with procedures and patient positioning, documenting observations.
• Perform venipuncture and establish IV access as directed.
• Monitor and record vital signs; adhere to universal precautions at all times.
• Support care planning discussions and patient/family teaching.
• Maintain clean, restocked cubicles and proper instrument handling.

Skills

Teamwork

Patient care

Vital signs

Venipuncture

Infection control

Education

LPN program

Medical Assistant program

Surgical Technologist program

Paramedic program

EMT program

Job description

UPMC Altoona is hiring an Emergency Department Technician for night shifts (7:00 PM–7:00 AM) with a 0.9 full-time schedule. The role involves direct patient care, rapid response in emergencies, and collaborative support to RNs and physicians in a fast-paced ED environment.

Candidates should have completed an LPN, Medical Assistant, Surgical Technologist, Paramedic, or EMT program and be prepared to work rotating nights and weekends.