• Emergency Department Technician

    UPMC (Altoona, PA)


    Emergency Department Technician

    .5 part time, day/evening shifts with rotation + every other weekend/holiday rotation

     

    Shifts: 7a-7p, 7a-3p, 11a-11p, 11a-7p, 3p-11p

     

    Union Positions: AFSCME

     

    Posted: 11/03/2025

     

    Are you passionate about delivering hands-on patient care in a dynamic clinical environment? Join a dedicated healthcare team where your skills and compassion make a real impact. In this role, you'll provide direct patient support under the guidance of a clinical manager, contributing to both routine and emergency care. From assisting with admissions and procedures to monitoring vital signs and maintaining a safe, organized care space, you'll be an essential part of a collaborative effort to ensure comfort, safety, and quality outcomes for every patient.

    Key Responsibilities:

    + Provide direct patient care and assist with admissions, transfers, discharges, and orientation.

    + Support physicians and nurses during procedures such as catheter care, suctioning, dressing changes, chest tube insertions, EKGs, and suturing, within scope of training.

    + Perform venipuncture, IV access, and monitor vital signs including temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, and pulse oximetry.

    + Respond effectively to emergencies and adhere to universal precautions and exposure policies.

    + Utilize restraints and protective mechanisms with proper documentation when necessary.

    + Participate in patient care planning, family education, and CPI processes.

    + Observe, report, and document changes in patient condition and care provided.

    + Assist with patient mobility including turning, lifting, positioning, and ambulation.

    + Maintain cleanliness and organization of patient areas, equipment, instruments, and supplies.

    + Complete age-specific and annual competency validations; maintain proficiency in patient care testing.

    + Ensure patient safety and comfort while following instructions from clinical leadership.

    Education and Formal Training Required:

    + High School Diploma, GED required.

    + Successful completion of Licensed Practical Nurse course; Medical Assistant; Surgical Technician; Paramedic Program or EMT Program.

    + Experience Required:

    + Basic knowledge regarding care of patients and operation of monitors.

    + Specific abilities:

    + Adapt to constant change inherent in healthcare.

    + Maintain good working relationships with the Medical Staff, Administration and other departmental personnel who are involved in the care of patients.

    + Exercise skills in nursing and technology.

    + Demonstrate a knowledge of supervisory techniques concerning the management of patients and personnel.

    Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

    + Certification in BLS according to level of training

    + CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire

    + Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

    + Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal

    + Act 33 with renewal

    + Act 34 with renewal

    + Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal

     

    UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran