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 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 Pay Rate Type Hourly Pay Grade Health-21 Scheduled Weekly Hours 36 Work Shift
Job Description
The Emergency Department Technician II 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 MedicalSurgical course with hands-on clinical experience. Minimum of 1 year of patient care experience in a healthcare environment or certified Emergency Medical Technician EMT.
Within six months of hire date, must successfully pass the online 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 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. Infrequent Continuous Ability to work from elevated areas. Frequent Ability to work in confined, cramped spaces. Frequent Infrequent Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. Infrequent Infrequent Ability to bend at the waist. Infrequent Frequent Ability to squat and perform job functions. Frequent 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 and arms. Continuous Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs. unassisted. Continuous Infrequent Ability to lift, lower objects 15 lbs. from floor to 36 inches unassisted. Infrequent Infrequent Ability to lift from 36 inches to overhead 15 lbs. Infrequent 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 determine distance and 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
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 MedicalSurgical course with hands-on clinical experience. Minimum of 1 year of patient care experience in a healthcare environment or certified Emergency Medical Technician EMT.
Within six months of hire date, must successfully pass the online 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.
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