Emergency Services Tech II

About the role

As a member of the UVA Community Health team, individuals contribute to patient care decisions, support advanced medical technologies, and experience the satisfaction of making a difference in people’s lives every day.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient services and care within the Emergency Department.
• Cleans, maintains, and stocks supplies and equipment.
• Applies principles of standard precautions and infection control.
• Collects patient status data and reports information to licensed clinical staff.
• Performs clerical, safety attendant, and other duties as assigned within scope.
• Receives delegated work from a Registered Nurse or member of the medical staff as part of the care team.
• Assists/provides patient care throughout the entire patient experience under the direct supervision of the physician and/or the registered nurse.
• Assists in room turnaround, including appropriate cleaning of equipment, supplies, and environment.
• Organizes supplies and equipment as needed.
• Assists with patient care while complying with Department, Hospital, and Regulatory policies and procedures.
• Understands concepts of sterile and non-sterile techniques.
• Adheres to safety measures.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 2 years of ED Technician experience preferred.
• Phlebotomy, ECG Tech, EMT, or NA required.

Required Skills and Requirements

• Basic patient assessment skills including primary survey.
• Basic knowledge of primary interventions.
• Demonstrated effective communication skills.
• High level of compassion, desire to help others, and self-confidence.
• Basic computer knowledge with demonstrated administrative skills.

Preferred Skills and Requirements

• ECG course/certification.
• Medical terminology.
• EMT-B/I/P.

Competencies

• Provides and documents assistance to patients under the direction and supervision of a licensed nurse.

Physical Demands

The job requires constant standing, frequently walking, and bending/stooping. Proficient communicative, auditory, and visual skills. Attention to detail and ability to write legibly. Ability to lift/push/pull 100 lbs. For any weight over 35 lbs., use Safe Handling Equipment.

Other Requirements

• May require the use of safety equipment, such as HEPA mask, for infection prevention.
• On call responsibilities as directed.
• Ability to travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, and out of town as needed.

Pay

The base compensation range for this role is $17.75 - $27.28 hourly. Individual compensation will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications, previous work experience, and/or education. The pay range does not include any applicable incentive compensation programs such as shift differentials, clinical ladders, and other incentives that may be available for those in eligible positions.