ED Tech Days 0700-1930

Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley; Pleasanton (CA); On-site; USD 39,729 - 51,081; Full time

Job summary

Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley in Pleasanton, CA seeks an Emergency Department Technician under RN/Physician direction to assist with department supplies and equipment and to aid in direct patient care in the ED/UCC system. You will help with procedures as ordered by physicians and support rapid patient movement through the ED/UCC.

The role requires 6 months ER/urgent care tech experience or EMT-related work, a high school diploma or GED, and current BLS for Healthcare Providers certification.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 6 months ER/Urgent Care Technician experience or EMT-related work required.
• Current American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining department supplies and equipment.
• Perform basic patient care and vital signs under supervision.
• Obtain, label and transport specimens as assigned.
• Respond to patient call lights and escalate as needed.
• Support discharge instructions and patient education per RN/Physician.

Skills

Vital signs monitoring

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

If you're ready to be part of our legacy of hope and innovation, we encourage you to take the first step and explore our current job openings. Your best is waiting to be discovered.Day - 12 Hour (United States of America)This is a Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley job.A Brief OverviewUnder the direction of the RN and Physicians, the Emergency Department Technician is to assist in the maintenance of department supplies and equipment, and to help with direct patient care. Completes procedures as ordered by physician.LocationsStanford Health Care Tri-ValleyWhat you will doThe essential functions listed below are general examples and not a description of comprehensive duties. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing nature or scope of this position or level of responsibility. May be asked to perform other duties as assigned.Provides care which assures that individualized, planned, and appropriate service occurs to meet specific care and treatment goals, and is done in a manner that fosters rapid movement of the patient through the ED/UCC systemChecks and documents vital signs, including temperature (rectal or oral), blood pressure, pulse rates, respiratory rates, pulse oximetry readings, and weight as directed by the RN or physicianPerforms simple dressing application and maintenance of clean technique as ordered by physician.Obtains, labels and transports specimens, including blood, urine, feces, and sputum as assignedAnswers Patient call lights to assure a timely response and ensures patient/family needs or observations are reported immediately to the appropriate staff. Escalates any needs that required an intervention to the RN or Physician as appropriate.Assists the RN in the identification of reportable cases, i.e. abuse, infection control.Removes soiled linens and replaced as needed. Ensures procedure equipment is removed and disposed of and/or cleaned and replaced immediately after use.Malfunctioning equipment is removed from service and reported appropriately.Attends meetings, in-service programs and serves on hospital committees as assignedProvides education to improve health outcomes by encouraging healthy behaviors and by involving patient family in care decisions as directed by RN/Physician.Provide support discharge instructions to patient as written by the Physician and directed by the RN to ensure age-related and specific to the patient's level of development and knowledge.Employee must perform all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the C-I-CARE Standards of the Hospital. C-I-CARE is the foundation of Stanford Healthcare Tri-Valley's patient-experience and represents a framework for patient-centered interactions.Education QualificationsHigh School Diploma or GED RequiredExperience Qualifications6 months of Emergency Room/Urgent Care Technician experience or work in an EMT-B, EMT-I or EMT-P related position RequiredRequired Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesKnowledge of medical terminologyStrong communication skills, both written and verbalAttention to detailStrong customer service skillsStrong interpersonal skillsKnowledge and adherence to Code of Ethics and performance standards specific to patient careLicenses and CertificationsCurrent American Heart Association Certification for Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers requiredEMT - Emergency Medical Tech requiredThese principles apply to ALL employees:SHC Commitment to Providing an Exceptional Patient & Family ExperienceStanford Health Care sets a high standard for delivering value and an exceptional experience for our patients and families. Candidates for employment and existing employees must adopt and execute C-I-CARE standards for all of patients, families and towards each other. C-I-CARE is the foundation of Stanford’s patient-experience and represents a framework for patient-centered interactions. Simply put, we do what it takes to enable and empower patients and families to focus on health, healing and recovery.You will do this by executing against our three experience pillars, from the patient and family’s perspective:Know Me: Anticipate my needs and status to deliver effective careShow Me the Way: Guide and prompt my actions to arrive at better outcomes and better healthCoordinate for Me: Own the complexity of my care through coordinationEqual Opportunity Employer Stanford Health Care (SHC) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment. Accordingly, SHC does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity and/or expression, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements.Base Pay Scale: Generally starting at $28.84 - $37.08 per hourThe salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. This pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage.