ED Tech - Mercy San Diego

Scripps Health; Escondido (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Scripps Mercy Hospital, part of Scripps Health, invites applications for an Emergency Department Technician (ED Tech). This full-time role supports patient care in the emergency department or urgent care setting under supervision of nurses and physicians.

The position emphasizes clinical tasks, patient transport, and unit coordination. The ED Tech will work 12-hour day shifts, with a 72 hours per 2-week pay period, including weekends, at Scripps Mercy Hospital Hillcrest.

Qualifications

• Assist in emergency department care under supervision.
• Document vital signs and patient information accurately.
• Support nursing and physician teams with routine clinical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assist nurses and physicians with patient care activities and procedures
• Obtain and document vital signs
• Perform patient care tasks, including thermal applications, non-sterile soaks, and simple dressings and splints
• Collect stool and urine specimens
• Transport patients as needed
• Provide coverage for unit secretary duties when needed

Skills

Vital signs

Patient care

Clinical assistance

Documentation

Job description

Emergency Department Technician (ED Tech) – Full Time
Schedule: 72 hours per 2-week pay period | 12-hour Day Shifts (including weekends)
Location: Scripps Mercy Hospital, Hillcrest

Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego, located in the heart of Hillcrest, is the county’s oldest medical center, founded in 1890. Our hospital provides a comprehensive range of services, including 24-hour emergency care, robotic surgery, prenatal services with NICU support, and outpatient rehabilitation.

As an Emergency Department Technician (ED Tech), you will play a vital role in supporting patient care within the emergency department or urgent care setting. Working under the supervision of nurses and physicians, you will assist with essential clinical and operational tasks to ensure efficient, high-quality care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist nurses and physicians with patient care activities and procedures
• Obtain and document vital signs

• Perform patient care tasks, including thermal applications, non-sterile soaks, and simple dressings and splints

  Collect stool and urine specimens

• Transport patients as needed
• Provide coverage for unit secretary duties when needed