Emergency Department Technician III

Minimum Training And Education

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Certified Paramedic with a minimum of 1 year of patient care experience in a health care environment.

Required Licensure, Certification and Registration

• BLS, PALS and ACLS certification from the American Heart Association.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform job functions while standing. (Frequent)
• Ability to perform job functions while sitting. (Frequent)
• Ability to perform job functions while walking. (Frequent)
• Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent)
• Ability to work indoors. (Continuous)
• Ability to work from elevated areas. (Frequent)
• Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Infrequent)
• Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent)
• Ability to bend at the waist. (Frequent)
• Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Infrequent)
• Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Frequent)
• Ability to reach in all directions. (Frequent)
• Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous)
• Ability to fully use both legs. (Continuous)
• Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Continuous)
• Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs. unassisted. (Infrequent)
• Ability to lift/lower objects 15 lbs. from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted. (Infrequent)
• Ability to lift from 36 inches to overhead 15 lbs. (Infrequent)
• Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous)
• Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance. (Continuous)
• Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (Continuous)
• *Ability to maintain distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous)
• Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous)
• Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Continuous)
• Ability to work in a latex safe environment. (Continuous)
• *Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Frequent)
• *Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. (Frequent)
• *Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required. (Continuous)

Position Details

• Position may require working irregular hours under stressful conditions, rotating shifts, holidays and weekends.
• Failure to abide by MUHA policies are subject to disciplinary action, including termination.
• Positions within the Emergency Department require a copy of academic degree or transcript.

Additional Information

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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