ED Tech I- Kershaw- Full-Time

Job title: ED Tech I- Kershaw- Full-Time

The Emergency Department Technician I 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.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC001397 KER - Emergency Department (KMC)

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-20

Scheduled Weekly Hours

36

Work Shift

Job Description

Job Description

Entity/Organization: MUHA (Medical University Hospital Authority/Medical Center)

Hours Per Week:

FLSA Status: Hourly

Scheduled Work Hours/Shift:

Job Description/Summary: The Emergency Department Technician I 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.

Minimum Training and

Education

• High School diploma or GED required. Preferred experience working as a Patient Care Tech, nursing assistant, or nursing student enrolled in an accredited institution with the completion of one Adult Medical/Surgical course with hands on clinical experience. 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. Passing requires achieving an 80% passing rate on each test in two attempts or will result in separation from employment. 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: BLS certification with Red Cross or AHA.

• Physical

Requirements

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

• Additional Job Description

• Minimum Training and

Education

• High School diploma or GED required. Preferred experience working as a Patient Care Tech, nursing assistant, or nursing student enrolled in an accredited institution with the completion of one Adult Medical/Surgical course with hands on clinical experience. 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. Passing requires achieving an 80% passing rate on each test in two attempts or will result in separation from employment. 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: BLS certification with Red Cross or AHA.

• Additional Job Description

• Physical

Requirements

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

• If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

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