ED Tech III- Fairfield

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 III 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. Certified Paramedic with a minimum of 1 year of patient care experience in a health care environment.   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, Certification and Registration: High School Diploma. Certification as a Paramedic. BLS, PALS and ACLS certification from the American Heart Association. 

High School diploma or GED required. Certified Paramedic with a minimum of 1 year of patient care experience in a health care environment. 

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, Certification and Registration: High School Diploma. Certification as a Paramedic. BLS, PALS and ACLS certification from the American Heart Association. 

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