Emergency Department Technician II - Adult ED
Emergency Department Technician II - Adult ED
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The Emergency Department Technician II reports to the Nurse Manager. Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse the Emergency Department Technician II performs multiskilled activities to support a decentralized patientcentered approach to patient care and achieve desired outcomes.Entity
Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)Worker Type
EmployeeWorker SubType
RegularCost Center
CC000421 CHS Emergency Department Adult (Main)Pay Rate Type
HourlyPay Grade
Health20Scheduled Weekly Hours
36Work Shift
Nights (United States of America)Job Description
Entity/Organization: MUHA (Medical University Hospital Authority/Medical Center)
Hours per week: 36
Scheduled Work Hours/Shift: 3 12hour night shifts per week including some weekends & holidays
Fair Labor Standards Act Status: Hourly
Job Summary/Purpose:The Emergency Department Technician II reports to the Nurse Manager. Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse the Emergency Department Technician II performs multiskilled activities to support a decentralized patientcentered approach to patient care and achieve desired outcomes.
Minimum Training and Education: High School diploma or GED and certification from the state of South Carolina as a Nursing Assistant EMT or Certified Phlebotomy Technician with a minimum of one year of patient care experience in a health care facility; or a Nursing student enrolled in an accredited institution with the completion of one Adult Medical/Surgical course with hands on clinical experience. Staff hired prior to November 13 2016 are grandfathered in terms of education and experience and therefore are competent to perform their duties and responsibilities. Possess ability to understand and implement a variety of detailed instructions in the of therapeutic procedures and ability to make accurate physical observation of patients. Must have the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Basic computer skills required. Within three months of hire date must successfully pass the online course modules phlebotomy training and skills validation for basic and advanced skills TACT training and EKG training. Passing requires achieving an 80 passing rate on each test in two attempts or will result in separation from employment. Maintain MUSC Hazmat and TACT trainings. Successful completion of the Emergency Department Technician unit specific training and competency demonstration is required within the first six months of employment or will result in separation of employment. 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.
Required Licensure Certifications Registrations:Current Basic Life Support (BLS) either a certification from an American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers (or AHA recognized equivalent) or an American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider required and must be maintained.
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Physical Requirements: Ability to perform job functions while standing. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions while sitting. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions while walking. (Continuous) Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outside in temperature extremes. (Infrequent) Ability to work from elevated areas. (Frequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent) Ability to bend at the waist. (Continuous) Ability to twist at the waist. (Frequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Frequent) Ability to perform pinching operations. (Frequent) Ability to perform gross motor activities with fingers and hands. (Continuous) Ability to perform firm grasping with fingers and hands. (Continuous) Ability to perform fine manipulation with fingers and hands. (Continuous) Ability to reach overhead. (Frequent) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Continuous) Ability to fully use both legs. (Continuous) Ability to use lower extremities for balance and coordination. (Frequent) Ability to reach in all directions. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift/lower objects 50 lbs. from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift from 36 to overhead 25 lbs. (Infrequent) Ability to exert up to 50 lbs. of force. (Frequent) Examples include: To transfer a 100 lb. patient that can not assist in the transfer requires 50 lbs. of force. For every 100 additional pounds assistance will be required from another healthcare worker. 20 lbs. of force is needed to push a 400 lb. patient in a wheelchair on carpet. 25 lbs. of force is required to push a stretcher with a patient with one hand. 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 determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity with correction. (Continuous) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Continuous) Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations. (Continuous) Ability to work rotating shifts. (Frequent) Ability to work overtime as required. (Frequent) Ability to work in a latex safe environment. (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) (Selected Positions) *Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. (Continuous) *(Selected Positions) *Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use initially and as required. (Continuous) (Selected Positions)
If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals you will enjoy your career with us!
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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