ED Technician, Emergency Department, Full time, 7pm-7:30am

PIH Health; Whittier (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

PIH Health Whittier Hospital seeks an ED Tech/CNA to assist with patient care under supervision, maintain a safe, clean environment, and support relationship-based care. You will help set up 12-lead EKGs, follow infection control practices, and assist in the ED team.

Requirements include American Heart Association BLS certification, phlebotomy training within 12 months of hire, and strong English communication. Nights with shift differential are offered at PIH Health Whittier.

Qualifications

• Written and verbal English communication skill.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Knowledge of infection control.
• Able to work using aseptic techniques.
• BLS certification required; phlebotomy training within 12 months of hire; crisis intervention training annually.

Skills

English communication

Organizational skills

Medical terminology

Infection control

Aseptic techniques

Education

BLS Certification

Phlebotomy certification/training

EMT or CNA preferred

Tools

EKG equipment

Windows basics

Job description

Facilitates the provision of timely and effective patient care under the supervision of licensed members of the healthcare team. Helps maintain a safe and clean environment in order to enhance department operations. Patient care is delivered consistent with the model and philosophy of relationship-based care.

PIH Health is a nonprofit, regional healthcare network that serves approximately 3 million residents in the Los Angeles County, Orange County and San Gabriel Valley region. The fully integrated network is comprised of PIH Health Downey Hospital, PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital, PIH Health Whittier Hospital, 37 outpatient medical office buildings, a multispecialty medical (physician) group, home healthcare services and hospice care, as well as heart, cancer, digestive health, orthopedics, women's health, urgent care and emergency services. The organization is nationally recognized for excellence in patient care and patient experience, and the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) has identified PIH Health as one of the nation’s top hospital systems for best practices, cutting-edge advancements, quality of care and healthcare technology. For more information, visit PIHHealth.org or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.

Required Skills

• Written and verbal English communication skill
• Basic organizational skills
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Knowledge of infection control
• Able to work using aseptic techniques

Required Experience

Required

• Minimal EKG knowledgeable to set-up and run 12-lead EKG (hospital to train)
• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support Certification
• Phlebotomy training/State certification to be obtained within 12 months of hire
• Non-violent crisis intervention training annually

Preferred

• California state licensed Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or Certified Nurse Attendant (CNA)
• Acute general hospital experience either as an ED Tech, CNA or nursing student.
• Basic windows and mouse skills.

Address

12401 Washington Blvd.

Salary

23.00-33.00

Shift

Nights

Shift Differential

2.25

Zip Code

90602