ED Tech I

Kaiser Permanente; Wailuku (HI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Maui, Hawaii, seeks an Emergency Department Technician to perform a range of technical and patient-attending duties under supervision.

The role includes patient transport, vital signs reporting, patient education, and participation in staff training and process improvements, with a 20-hour weekly schedule and variable shifts.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year emergency services experience.
• Demonstrated customer service and teamwork.
• CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers or BLS.
• Ability to communicate clearly with staff and patients.
• Ability to transport patients and equipment safely.

Responsibilities

• Establishes and maintains open communication; relays pertinent information to staff members.
• Reports and records vital signs, tests, procedures and observations related to patient care.
• Provides written instructions and educational materials to patients and families.
• Transports patients, equipment and supplies between locations.
• Performs chest compressions in cardiac arrests.
• Maintains clean, safe environment and uses infection control procedures.
• Participates in training and monitoring measurements for staff development.
• Participates in committees/processes to design and implement improvements.
• Assembles decontamination equipment and participates in disaster procedures as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal relations

Oral communication

Teamwork

Written communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Basic cardiology / EKG course

EMT-B / equivalent training

MICT / EMT-P training

EKG/Drugs & Electrolytes training

Job description

Job Summary

Under direct supervision of registered nurse or provider, performs variety of technical, semi-technical, clerical and patient attending duties; participates in instruction of patients and family members; works cooperatively with staff and other departments. In addition, assists nursing supervisor in orienting, training, coaching, mentoring, and evaluating emergency department tech staff; works with nursing supervisor and appropriate staff to implement training and monitoring measurements; participates in committees and/or department processes to design, plan, coordinate and implement improvements.

Essential Responsibilities

• Establishes and maintains open communication; relays pertinent information to staff members in own department or other departments; assures information is accurate and complete.
• Reports and records vital signs, tests, procedures and pertinent data and observations related to patient care duties within scope of practice.
• Provides written instructions and/or educational materials to patients and family members; reinforces written materials provided by privileged practitioner or registered nurse.
• Transports patients, equipment and supplies from one location to another; assists with lifting as needed.
• Performs chest compressions in cardiac arrests.
• Maintains clean, safe and well equipped environment for patients and staff.
• Utilizes universal precautions during patient care and related activities; maintains awareness of infection control and emergency preparedness procedures.
• Participates in economical utilization of supplies; assures that emergency equipment and supply inventories are maintained and available for use.
• Works with nursing supervisor and appropriate staff to implement training and monitoring measurements; assists in orienting, training, coaching and mentoring of emergency department tech staff; assists nursing supervisor in monitoring and evaluating tech staff performance.
• Participates in committees and/or department processes to design, plan, coordinate and implement improvements; identifies and resolves issues related to department processes; recommends improvement ideas and suggestions; collaborates with others to implement department processes.
• Assembles decontamination equipment and participates in disaster procedures as assigned by incident commander.

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum one (1) year emergency services experience or related background and experience.

Education

• High school diploma or GED.
• Completion of course in basic cardiology or EKG.
• Completion of training as Emergency Medical Technician - Basic (EMT-B), Army Medical Specialist, Navy Corpsman, or nursing student who has completed one or more semesters of an accredited registered nursing program with clinical coursework and practicum.
• Completion of basic pharmacology course and training as Mobile Intensive Care Technician (MICT or EMT-P), Army Medical Specialist, Navy Corpsman or nursing student who has completed one or more semesters of an accredited registered nursing program with clinical coursework and practicum.
• Completion of training in one or more of the following: Intermediate or Advanced EKG, 12 Lead EKG, and Drugs and Electrolytes.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience as a Hospital Aide maybe in lieu of education requirement.

License, Certification, Registration

• CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers OR Basic Life Support.

Additional Requirements

• Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in customer service, interpersonal relations, oral communication, teamwork, and written communication.

Preferred Qualifications

• Completion of one or more of the following Emergency Nurses Association sponsored courses: Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) and Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (NPC).
• Completion of one or more of the following American Heart Association courses: Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support.

Primary Location

Hawaii, Wailuku, Maui Memorial - Wailuku Tower

Scheduled Weekly Hours

20

Shift

Variable

Workdays

Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat

Working Hours Start

12:01 am

Working Hours End

11:59 pm

Job Schedule

Part‑time

Job Type

Standard

Worker Location

Onsite

Employee Status

Regular

Employee Group/Union Affiliation

S02|AFSCME|UPW-Local 646

Job Level

Individual Contributor

Department

MAUI MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER - Emergency - 3601

Pay Range

$25.16 - $28.95 / hour

Kaiser Permanente strives to offer a market competitive total rewards package and is committed to pay equity and transparency. The posted pay range is based on possible base salaries for the role and does not reflect the full value of our total rewards package. Actual base pay determined at offer will be based on labor market data, internal alignment, and a candidate's years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location.

Travel

No

Work Setting

Onsite

Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.