Emergency Department Technician II - ART ED

Job Description Summary

The Emergency Department Technician II reports to the Nurse Manager. Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, the Emergency Department Technician II performs multi-skilled activities to support a decentralized patient-centered approach to patient care and achieve desired outcomes. The Ashley River Tower Emergency Department is the Adult Emergency Department specializing in the care of cardiac, cardiothoracic, vascular, heme/oncology, and women's health emergencies. The Emergency Department Technician II works together with the team to deliver patient centered care and achieve desired outcomes. Some responsibilities include, but are not limited to: checking patients in when they arrive and documenting their ED complaint, obtaining vitals signs, performing point of care testing, EKGs, starting IVs, and sending labs. The EDT II must be team oriented, enjoy a fast paced environment, and possess interpersonal skills necessary to deliver an exceptional customer service experience.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Regular

Cost Center

CC000423 CHS - Emergency Department CPC/OBS (Chest Pain / Observation) (ART)

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-20

Scheduled Weekly Hours

36

Work 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 12-hour 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 multi-skilled activities to support a decentralized patient-centered approach to patient care and achieve desired outcomes. The Ashley River Tower Emergency Department is the Adult Emergency Department specializing in the care of cardiac, cardiothoracic, vascular, heme/oncology, and women's health emergencies. The Emergency Department Technician II works together with the team to deliver patient centered care and achieve desired outcomes. Some responsibilities include, but are not limited to: checking patients in when they arrive and documenting their ED complaint, obtaining vitals signs, performing point of care testing, EKGs, starting IVs, and sending labs. The EDT II must be team oriented, enjoy a fast paced environment, and possess interpersonal skills necessary to deliver an exceptional customer service experience.

Minimum Training and Education: High School diploma or GED and certification from the state of South Carolina as a Nursing Assistant, EMT or Certified Phlebotomist 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 execution 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 on-line 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.

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