ED Tech - Mercy San Diego - Nights

Scripps Health; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego in Hillcrest is seeking an Emergency Department Technician (ED Tech) for full-time night shifts. The role supports nurses and physicians in the ED/urgent care, performing essential clinical and operational tasks.

Responsibilities include assisting with patient care, obtaining vital signs, applying basic dressings, collecting specimens, transporting patients, and covering unit secretary duties when needed.

Qualifications

• EMT or CNA certification required per qualifications.
• BLS Healthcare Provider certification through AHA is required.
• One year of healthcare experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist nurses and physicians with patient care activities and procedures.
• Obtain and document vital signs.
• Perform basic wound care: dressings, splints, and thermal applications.
• Collect stool and urine specimens.
• Transport patients as needed.
• Provide coverage for unit secretary duties when needed.

Skills

Healthcare experience

BLS Certification

Education

EMT certification (CA)

CNA certification

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

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Certified CA state issued EMT (EMT, AEMT or Paramedic) or CNA
• BLS Healthcare Provider Certifications through American Heart Association

Preferred Qualifications:

• One (1) year of experience in a healthcare setting

Job : Clinical Support

Primary Location : Central San Diego County-SAN DIEGO-SCRIPPS MERCY HOSPITAL SAN DIEGO

Work Locations : SCRIPPS MERCY HOSPITAL SAN DIEGO 4077 FIFTH AVENUE SAN DIEGO 92103

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