ED Technician

Join Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center, a 116-bed community hospital located in Hartsville, SC, that has been recently honored with ScionHealth’s Platinum Award, eight consecutive “A” safety grades from Leapfrog, Top General Hospital honors from Leapfrog, and recognition as a Great Community Hospital by Becker's Hospital Review. The hospital delivers excellence across the continuum of services, and holds numerous accreditations and certifications in areas that include chest pain, stroke and heart failure, hip and knee replacement, sepsis, and more. Come grow your career at Carolina Pines, where innovation, safety, and community are core to everything we do.

Job Summary

The Emergency Department Technician provides direct and indirect patient care in support of nursing and provider staff in the Emergency Department. Responsibilities include monitoring cardiac rhythms, collecting specimens, assisting with procedures, and performing clerical duties as needed. Maintains a safe, clean, and organized care environment while adhering to infection control protocols and safety guidelines.

Essential Functions

• Provides direct patient care including vital signs monitoring, ambulation, and basic hygiene care under the supervision of the RN or provider.
• Monitors cardiac rhythms and reports any abnormalities to the nursing staff.
• Assists with Point of Care Testing (Accu-Checks), phlebotomy, and specimen collection as directed.
• Performs catheter insertion and removal as directed by RN (Paramedic Only).
• Assists with patient transport and ensures patient safety during transport.
• Completes accurate and timely documentation of patient care activities.
• Demonstrates proficiency with downtime procedures and required documentation.
• Responds to patient call systems in a timely manner and assists with patient needs.
• Supports unit operations by maintaining adequate stock of supplies and assisting with inventory control.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and complies with HIPAA regulations.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a high-stress, fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Proficient in basic computer applications for documentation purposes.
• Knowledge of infection control practices and safety protocols.
• EKG Competency required within timeframe required by facility policy
• O2 Assessment may be required within timeframe required by facility policy

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Licenses/Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within timeframe required by facility policy

• At least one of the following required:
  • State Certified EMT
  • Certified Nursing Assistant/Patient Care Tech or
  • Medical Assistant – Certified or registered with the state
  • Equivalent clinical training with demonstrated care competencies

Experience

• Previous experience in a hospital, emergency care setting, or similar clinical environment preferred.

• Experience with patient care, vital signs monitoring, and specimen collection preferred.