• Job Description

  Req#: R37172
  **$1,500 Sign-On Bonus for offers accepted by August 31, 2025. Terms and Conditions apply**
  
  Under the supervision of a licensed physician medical director and a manager, the ED Technician II performs and assists with a variety of direct and indirect patient care activities. These include assistance with activities of daily living, comfort care and nutritional support, and performance of selected diagnostic and therapeutic tasks and procedures as directed. Indirect patient care activities include maintaining a clean safe environment, ensuring adequate inventory of supplies and equipment, and data collection as pertinent to the patient population.

  Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire:
  Current EMT-P/Paramedic certification/licensure in Virginia
  AHA ACLS Certification
  
  Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment:
  Current EMT-P/Paramedic certification/licensure in Virginia
  AHA ACLS Certification
  AHA PALS Certification or equivalent within 90 days of hiring
  NAEMT PHTLS, ACS ATLS or equivalent preferred
  
  Experience REQUIRED:
  Demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide appropriate care within the scope of practice of an AEMT, EMT-Intermediate, Paramedic – or MMAC Qualified Combat Medic/68W, Corpsman or Medical Technician/4NOX.
  
  Experience PREFERRED
  1 year of active pre-hospital service
  Previous hazardous materials experience
  
  Education/training REQUIRED:
  Successful completion of an accredited EMT-P/Paramedic course.
  
  Education/training PREFERRED: N/A
  
  Independent action(s) required:
  May function independently under protocols approved by VCUHS Medical Director and hospital and departmental policy/procedure. Functions under direction of a licensed independent practitioner in providing patient care, emotional support, and problem solving; all in accordance with hospital and unit policy/procedure. Functions under departmental Standards of Practice (SOP) in the communications room and in the role of patient transport in collaboration with RN and Physician colleagues. Job duties may include the handling, transportation, access to and/or contact with medications and related supplies.
  
  Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable): N/A
  
  Additional position requirements:
  Works all three shifts, weekends and holidays. Individual shift rotation and schedules will be established with your manager. Schedules, including requirements of shift rotations and hours of work may be adjusted as necessary to meet unit requirements and/or as needed.
  
  Age Specific groups served: N/A
  
  Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate):
  Physical: Lifting 50 100 lbs.
  Other: exposure to potentially hazardous and infectious substances
  Activities: Prolonged standing, Frequent bending, Walking (distance), Climbing (steps, ladder, other), Reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive), Repetitive motion
  Mental/Sensory: Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking
  Emotional: Fast pace environment, Steady pace, Able to handle multiple priorities, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Noisy environment, Able to adapt to frequent change

  Rotating

  EEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran/41 CFR 60-1.4.

• About the company

  VCU Medical Center is Virginia Commonwealth University's medical campus located in downtown Richmond, Virginia in the Court End neighborhood.

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