ED Tech II- Downtown

About the role

The Emergency Department Technician II reports to the Nurse Manager. Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, the Emergency Department Technician III performs multi-skilled activities to support a decentralized patient-centered approach to patient care and achieve desired outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, the Emergency Department Technician III performs multi-skilled activities to support a decentralized patient-centered approach to patient care and achieve desired outcomes.
• Must successfully pass the on-line course modules, phlebotomy training and skills validation for basic and advanced skills, and EKG training within six months of hire date.
• Must complete the Emergency Department Technician unit specific training and competency demonstration within the first six months of employment.
• May require working irregular hours under stressful conditions, rotating shifts, holidays and weekends.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED required.
• At least 1 year of patient care experience in a health care environment or certified Emergency Medical Technician (EMT).
• Within six months of hire date, must successfully pass the on-line course modules, phlebotomy training and skills validation for basic and advanced skills, and EKG training.
• Must maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification with Red Cross or AHA.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
• At least 1 year in a .6fte ED Technician I position at MUSC or a Certified Nursing Assistant, EMT, CMA, Paramedic, Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT), or a military medical occupation; or at least 1 year of in patient hospital experience; or a college degree, or active enrollment in nursing school with completion of Nursing Fundamentals from an accredited institution; or active enrollment in a healthcare related field from an accredited institution.
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required.

Skills

N/A

Benefits

N/A

Pay

$19.00 per hour

Schedule

Irregular hours under stressful conditions, rotating shifts, holidays and weekends.