EMERGENCY SERVICES TECHNICIAN
Company: UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper
Location: Haymarket
Posted on: October 29, 2024
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Job Description:
Job Description
Emergency Services Technician
Job Code: NU1030
Part time 7a-7p Dayshift.
ABOUT US
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 TYPE
Classification: Nonexempt
Supervises Positions: No
JOB SUMMARY
The Emergency Department (ED) technician provides patient services
and care, cleans, maintains and stocks supplies and equipment and
applies the principles of standard precautions and infection
control. The ED technician is able to demonstrate the knowledge,
skills, and abilities (KSA) necessary to provide services
appropriate to the population and age group served in the emergency
department. The ED technician will be able to collect data
reflective of the patient status and report the information needed
to the licensed clinical staff in the Emergency Department. The
information collected will be relative to the patient specific age,
needs as per policy and procedure. The ED Technician performs
clerical, safety attendant and other duties as assigned within
their scope. The ED Technician will receive delegated work by a
Registered Nurse or member of the medical staff and is part of the
care team.
Patient Care: Provides and documents assistance to patients under
the direction and supervision of a licensed nurse.
QUALIFICATIONS
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.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Physical Demand Code: 10A, Emergency Medical
Work Function/Activity: Medium to Heavy Physical Demand
The job requires constant sitting, standing, walking, and
bending/stooping. Frequent repetitive body movements. Proficient
communicative, auditory, and visual skills. Attention to detail and
ability to write legibly. Ability to lift/push/pull up to 100 lbs.
occasionally. 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 Health
Northern VA & Culpeper.
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Keywords: UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper, Annandale , EMERGENCY SERVICES TECHNICIAN, Professions , Haymarket, Virginia
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