Emergency Department Technician II

Overview

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.

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Employee

Regular

CC001397 KER - Emergency Department (KMC)

Hourly

Health-21

36

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.

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. Minimum of 1 year of patient care experience in a health care environment or certified Emergency Medical Technician (EMT).

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.

BLS certification with Red Cross or AHA.

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); kneeling positions (Infrequent); bend at the waist (Frequent); squat and perform job functions (Infrequent); repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders (Frequent); reach in all directions (Frequent); 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); color discrimination (Continuous); depth perception (Continuous);

maintain hearing acuity, with correction (Continuous); gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements (Continuous); work in a latex safe environment (Continuous); tactile sensory functions (Frequent); maintain olfactory sensory function (Frequent); be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required (Continuous).

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