Emergency Department Technician

- Entry Level

Washington, WA

10,001+ employees

Hospitals

About the position

Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center - Opening in 2025! When open in early 2025, Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center GW Health will be the first new full-service hospital in Washington, DC in more than 20 years, integrating clinical care with existing community providers, Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC's), The George Washington University Hospital, and our Urgent Care Center in Ward 8. This integrated delivery system will establish a robust network of care for all District residents, but more importantly, it will ensure residents of Wards 7 and 8 have access to high quality care in their community. This full-service hospital will include 136 beds (with the ability to expand to 184 beds), a verified trauma center, adult and pediatric emergency departments, maternal health and newborn delivery, an ambulatory pavilion for clinic visits and other outpatient services, a 500-car garage and a helipad for emergency transport. We are seeking an experienced Emergency Department Technician (PRN). Our ideal candidate will provide care to assigned patients, according to the established plan of care, provide specified care to patients with a wide range of injuries and illnesses, anticipate patient care needs and facilitate implementation of diagnostic and treatment measures. As the competency documentation designates, the Emergency Technician will be under the direct supervision of the Clinical Supervisor/Team Leader and/or Emergency Department Providers.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to assigned patients according to the established plan of care.
• Provide specified care to patients with a wide range of injuries and illnesses.
• Anticipate patient care needs and facilitate implementation of diagnostic and treatment measures.
• Work under the direct supervision of the Clinical Supervisor/Team Leader and/or Emergency Department Providers.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Successful completion of a state-approved Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) course that meets or exceeds the National Emergency Medical Services Education Standards for the Emergency Medical Technician is preferred.
• Successful completion of the cognitive and psycho-motor exam for the National Registry of EMTs at a Basic, Intermediate, or Paramedic level.
• 1 year of recent Emergency Department experience as an emergency room technician or at least one year of experience as a primary EMS field provider or military equivalent.
• BLS certification required.
• Verbal de-escalation within 6 months of hire.

Nice-to-haves

• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to remain calm and focused during high-pressure situations.
• Commitment to upholding the highest standards of patient care and safety.
• Demonstrated communication, organization, and critical thinking skills.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.

Benefits

• Challenging and rewarding work environment.
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off.
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans.
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan.
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program.
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries.