Technician-Emergency Department (Full Time/Day)

Universal Health Services; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Generous paid time off

Excellent medical/dental/vision plans

401(k) with company match

SoFi student loan refinancing

Career development opportunities

Job summary

George Washington University Hospital (GWU Hospital) in downtown Washington, DC, a 385-bed academic medical center, seeks an Emergency Room Technician to provide patient care under supervision within a busy ED.

Responsibilities include following the established plan of care, assisting the Charge Nurse/Team Leader and ED Attending Physician, and supporting efficient patient flow and safety in a high-acuity environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalency.
• EMT course completion is preferred.
• NR EMT exam completion at Basic/Intermediate/Paramedic level.
• 1 year of recent Emergency Department experience or equivalent with EMS/military background.
• BLS certification from AHA/Red Cross.
• Fluency in speaking and writing English.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to assigned patients under the plan of care and supervision by Charge Nurse/Team Leader or ED Attending Physician.
• Support emergency department operations and patient flow as needed.

Skills

Communication

English fluency

Emergency care

Team collaboration

Education

EMT course

NR EMT exam (Basic/Intermediate/Paramedic)

BLS certification

Job description

Responsibilities

The George Washington University Hospital (GWU Hospital) is a 385-bed tertiary care, academic medical center located in downtown Washington, DC next to the Foggy Bottom metro. GWU Hospital serves a diverse group of patients- from residents to our nation’s leaders. As an academic medical center, GWU Hospital has the resources and clinical expertise necessary to provide specialized, complex care. This expertise includes cardiac, cancer, neurosciences, women's health, trauma, and advanced surgery including robotic and minimally invasive surgery. https://www.gwhospital.com

GWU Hospital is jointly owned and operated by George Washington University and a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS). The GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences (SMHS), adjacent to the hospital, is the 11th oldest medical center in the country and the 1st in the nation's capital.

The mission of GWU Hospital is to provide the highest quality of healthcare, advanced medical technology, and world class service to its patients in an academic medical center dedicated to education and research.

Website: www.gwhospital.com

Emergency Room Technician is responsible for:

Providing care to assigned patients, according to established plan of care and as competency documentation designates, under the direct supervision of the Charge Nurse/Team Leader and/or Emergency Department Attending Physician.

Benefits, Special Incentives & Perks

As a GWUH 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 UHS

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. 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. 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

Qualifications

Qualification

• High School diploma or equivalency
• 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 psychomotor 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 through American Heart Association, American Red Cross
• Able to speak and write English Fluently

• Demonstrated communication, organization, and critical thinking skills.
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Committed to our culture that Every Moment Matters
• Committed to the surrounding community.

EEO Statement

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