What are the responsibilities and job description for the part time ed tech position at The George Washington University Hospital?
About George Washington University Hospital
The George Washington University Hospital (GW Hospital) is a leader in providing quality and compassionate healthcare for the D.C. Region. U.S. News & World Report has recognized GW Hospital as a Best Regional Hospital, ranking 5th in the region, including hospitals in D.C. and parts of Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia.
GW Hospital achieved High Performing status in two specialty areas: Neurology and Neuroscience. Additionally, GW Hospital received High Performing designations for 10 procedures, including COPD, Diabetes, Heart Attack, Heart Failure, Kidney Failure, Leukemia, Lymphoma, Lung Cancer Surgery, Pneumonia, Prostate Cancer Surgery, and Stroke.
The hospital received the American College of Cardiology's National Cardiovascular Data Registry (NCDR) Chest Pain – Myocardial Infarction (MI) Registry Platinum Performance Achievement Award for 2023. GW Hospital is the only hospital in Washington, D.C. to be recognized for this service line.
Career Opportunities
The Emergency Department Technician role provides care to assigned patients under the direct supervision of the Charge Nurse/Team Leader and/or Emergency Department Attending Physician.
Responsibilities
- Provides care to assigned patients according to established plan of care and competency documentation designates.
Benefit Highlights
- 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
Requirements
- High School diploma or equivalency
- 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
- Successful completion of the cognitive and psychomotor 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
- Able to speak and write English Fluently
- Demonstrated communication, organization, and critical thinking skills.
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- Committed to our culture that Every Moment Matters
- Committed to the surrounding community
