UHS
Location
Washington, District of Columbia
The Pediatric Emergency Technician provides direct patient care under the supervision of clinical supervisors and emergency department providers. They are responsible for following established plans of care while maintaining a safe and focused environment.
Candidates must possess a high school diploma and a PCT certification, with at least one year of recent emergency department or EMS field experience. BLS certification is required, and successful completion of a state-approved EMT course is preferred.
High School diploma or equivalent. PCT Certification required. 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. De-escalation Training within six (6) months of hire. Skills 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. EEO Statement All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success. Avoid and Report Recruitment Scams At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skill set and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (e.g., Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. Our recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you suspect a fraudulent job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, we encourage you to report such concerns to appropriate law enforcement. We encourage you to refer to legitimate UHS and UHS subsidiary career websites to verify job opportunities and not rely on unsolicited calls from recruiters.
