Emergency Services Technician

Overview

Part-Time

7am-7pm

We are welcoming a new era in healthcare where achieving good health is just the beginning. At UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper, we believe in caring for the whole person by getting to know – and making connections with – our patients. By combining the talent and expertise of our people, the breadth of capabilities across our system, and our commitment to helping our communities get better and stay healthy, we are improving the patient experience.

As a UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper team member, you will have a voice in patient care decisions, support the most advanced medical technologies and feel a strong sense of satisfaction from making a difference in people’s lives every day.

Job Title: Emergency Services Technician

Job Code: NU1030

Job Type: Classification:
Non Exempt

• Provide patient services and care, clean, maintain and stock supplies and equipment, and apply standard precautions and infection control.
• Collect data reflective of patient status and report information to licensed clinical staff in the Emergency Department; ensure data aligns with patient age and policy requirements.
• Perform clerical, safety attendant, and other duties within scope; receive delegated work from a Registered Nurse or medical staff; be part of the care team.

• Education: High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience: 2 years of ED Technician experience preferred. Refer to the Life Support Training Policy for additional details.
• Licensure: Phlebotomy, ECG Tech, or EMT preferred. EMT-B or nursing student in final year as verified by official transcript.
• Additional Skills/Requirements (Required): Basic patient assessment skills including primary survey; basic knowledge of primary interventions; demonstrated effective communication skills; high level of compassion, desire to help others, and self-confidence; basic computer knowledge with demonstrated administrative skills.
• Additional Skills/Requirements (Preferred): ECG course/certification, medical terminology, EMT-B/I/P.

• Patient Care: Provides and documents assistance to patients under the direction and supervision of a licensed nurse.
  • Assists/provides patient care throughout the entire patient experience under the direct supervision of the physician and/or the registered nurse.
  • Assists in room turnaround, including appropriate cleaning of equipment, supplies, and environment.
  • Organizes supplies and equipment as needed.
• Nursing Expertise: Assists with patient care while complying with Department, Hospital, and Regulatory policies and procedures.
  • Understands concepts of sterile and non-sterile techniques.
  • Adheres to safety measures.

The incumbent may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned.

Physical Demand Code: Medium to Heavy Physical Demand:
The job requires constant standing, frequently walking, and bending/stooping. Proficient communicative, auditory, and visual skills. Attention to detail and ability to write legibly. Ability to lift/push/pull 100 lbs. For any weight over 35 lbs., use Safe Handling Equipment. This job description may not include all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described. It may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of UVA Community Health.

• May require the use of safety equipment, such as HEPA mask, for infection prevention.
• On call responsibilities as directed.
• Ability to travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, and out of town as needed.