The ED Technician II performs and assists with various direct and indirect patient care activities, including comfort care and maintaining a clean environment. They also ensure adequate inventory of supplies and assist with diagnostic and therapeutic tasks as directed.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have current EMT-P/Paramedic certification and AHA ACLS certification in Virginia. Preferred qualifications include 1 year of active pre-hospital service and hazardous materials experience.
VCU Medical Center’s Adult Emergency Department provides comprehensive, specialized emergency care 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for critically ill and severely injured patients.
VCU Medical Center is also one of only two adult Level I trauma centers in Virginia verified by the American College of Surgeons.
The Adult Emergency Department delivers care across the full continuum of treatment — from emergency stabilization and critical care to rehabilitation, home health, and follow-up services.
More than 80,000 patients are treated annually, with state-of-the-art care available for cardiac, trauma, pediatric, obstetric, and gynecologic emergencies.
The hospital also serves as a statewide referral center and functions as a coordinating facility for the Richmond metropolitan area during disasters and large-scale emergencies.
The Paramedic is an integral member of the interdisciplinary emergency medicine team at VCU Health, providing advanced clinical support in a high-acuity, fast-paced environment.
Under the supervision of the Medical Director, licensed physicians, and department leadership, the ED Tech II delivers both direct and indirect patient care to support timely assessment, treatment, and stabilization of emergency department patients across all age groups.
Clinical responsibilities include obtaining and documenting vital signs, performing EKGs, cardiac monitoring, phlebotomy, specimen collection, point-of-care testing, splinting, wound care assistance, patient transport, and assisting providers and nurses with diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
The ED Tech II also supports trauma and critical care resuscitations, assists with airway management preparation, and helps ensure rapid room turnover and patient throughput.
Additional duties include assisting patients with activities of daily living, providing comfort and nutritional support, maintaining a clean and safe clinical environment, stocking and managing medical supplies and equipment, and accurately collecting and documenting patient care data in accordance with department standards.
The ideal candidate demonstrates strong clinical judgment, attention to detail, adaptability under pressure, and a commitment to delivering compassionate, patient-centered emergency care as part of a collaborative healthcare team.
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
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
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