ED Tech - Mercy San Diego - NIGHTS

Scripps Health; Escondido (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Scripps Mercy Hospital, Hillcrest, part of Scripps Health, is seeking an Emergency Department Technician to support patient care in the emergency department or urgent care. The role reports to nurses and physicians, performing essential clinical and operational tasks to ensure efficient, high-quality care.

The position involves 12-hour night shifts on a 72-hour-per-2-week schedule, including weekends, at a busy San Diego facility.

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

Team support

Job description

Emergency Department Technician (ED Tech) – Full Time
Schedule: 72 hours per 2-week pay period | 12-hour Night 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