Pediatric Emergency Technician

Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 52,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging environment

Generous PTO

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k) with match

Student loan refinancing

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center in Washington, DC is seeking a Pediatric Emergency Technician for full-time night shift. You will provide care to assigned pediatric ED patients under supervision of the Clinical Supervisor and ED providers.

The role requires a state-approved EMT course, BLS certification, and recent ED or EMS experience. Join a growing, integrated healthcare network with strong benefits and opportunities for career development.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• EMT course completion meeting standards.
• NR EMT cognitive/psycho-motor exam completed at Basic/Intermed/Paramedic level.
• 1 year of recent ED experience or equivalent EMS field experience.
• BLS certification (American Heart Association).
• De-escalation training within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to assigned pediatric ED patients per plan of care.
• Work under supervision of Clinical Supervisor/ED Providers.
• Assist with triage, patient monitoring, and transport as needed.
• Document care and support during emergencies as directed.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Calm under pressure

Patient safety awareness

Medical terminology knowledge

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

EMT certification

NR EMT exam completion (Basic/Intermed/Paramedic)

Job description

Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center

Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center GW Health opened its doors in April 2025 as the first new full-service hospital in Washington, DC in more than 25 years! Integrating clinical care with existing community providers, Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC’s), The George Washington University Hospital, and our Urgent Care Center in Ward 8, this enhanced integrated delivery system will establish a robust network of care for all District residents, but more importantly, it will ensure residents of Wards 7 and 8 have access to high quality care in their community. Our advanced hospital will offer 136 beds (with the ability to expand to 184 beds), a verified trauma center, adult and pediatric emergency departments, maternal health and newborn delivery, an ambulatory pavilion for clinic visits and other outpatient services, onsite 550-car parking garage, and a helipad for emergency transport.

We are seeking an Pedatric Emergency Technician (Full-Time, Nights)

Our ideal candidate will provide care to assigned patients, according to the established plan of care. As the competency documentation designates, the Pediatric Emergency Technician will be under the direct supervision of the Clinical Supervisor/Team Leader and/or Pediatric Emergency Department Providers.

To learn more visit https://cedarhillregional.com/ or https://jobs.uhsinc.com/cedar-hill-regional-medical-center.

Benefits

As a Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center Employee, You Will Be Part Of An Exceptional Team With The Following Benefit Offerings

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!

More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com.

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $14.3 billion in 2023. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 96,700 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

Requirements & Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Successful completion of a state-approved Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) course that meets or exceeds the National Emergency Medical Services Education Standards for the Emergency Medical Technician is preferred.
• Successful completion of the cognitive and psycho-motor exam for the National Registry of EMTs at a Basic, Intermediate, or Paramedic level.
• 1 year of recent Emergency Department experience as an emergency room technician or at least one year of experience as a primary EMS field provider or military equivalent.
• BLS certification required (from the American Heart Association)
• De-escalation Training within six (6) months of hire.

Skills

• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to remain calm and focused during high-pressure situations.
• Commitment to upholding the highest standards of patient care and safety.
• Demonstrated communication, organization, and critical thinking skills.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.