ED Tech EMT Emergency Dept Full Time Night

Emergency Department Technician

The George Washington University Hospital is a 385-bed academic medical center in downtown Washington, DC. Affiliated with the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, we are committed to clinical excellence, innovative research, and healthcare education.

Our Emergency Department is a fast-paced, high-acuity environment serving a diverse population with complex medical needs. As a Level I Trauma Center and academic hospital in the heart of Washington, DC, we offer advanced care in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, ensuring every patient receives timely, quality treatment.

Position Summary: The ED Tech supports physicians, nurses, and other care team members by delivering hands-on clinical and logistical support to patients in the Emergency Department. This includes assisting with procedures, collecting specimens, transporting patients, and maintaining the readiness of the ED environment.

Obtain vital signs, perform EKGs, assist with splints, wound care, and orthopedic procedures

Assist with patient transport, mobility, and hygiene

Collect lab specimens and conduct point-of-care testing

Maintain supplies and clean patient care areas

Assist with patient monitoring and comfort measures

Document care activities in the electronic medical record

Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent

Current BLS certification (AHA)

EMT certification or experience in acute care preferred

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work effectively in high-pressure situations

About Universal Health Services: One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 300 corporation, annual revenues were $15.8 billion in 2024. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America's Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 99,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

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.