ED Technician I - PD -All - Emergency @ MV

ech; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 53,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

El Camino Health in California is seeking a dedicated Emergency Department support professional to provide direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. The role involves rotating to oversee patients and families in the ED waiting area, assisting with triage decisions, and supporting staff with information upon patient arrival.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, excellent English communication, and strong people skills to maintain composure

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to communicate clearly with patients, guests, and co-workers in English both verbally and in writing.
• Exceptional people skills and the ability to stay calm in stressful situations.
• Ability to adapt, prioritize, and function in a fast-paced, changing environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect care to patients under the supervision of a Registered Nurse in the Emergency Department.
• Rotates to oversee patients and families in the ED waiting area; assists with arrival and triage processes, and supports staff with information.

Skills

Clear communication

People skills

Calm under pressure

Adaptability

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

El Camino Health is committed to hiring, retaining and growing the best and brightest professionals who will carry our mission and vision forward. We are proud of our reputation in the community: One built on compassion, innovation, collaboration and delivering high-quality care. Come join the team that makes this happen.

FTE 0

Scheduled Bi-Weekly Hours 0

Work Shift All Shifts: 8 hours

Job Description

As part of the unit based team, this position is responsible for providing direct and indirect care to patients under the supervision of a Registered Nurse in the Emergency Department

Key Responsibilities

• In addition to providing clinical care for patients, this position also rotates to oversee the patients and families in ED waiting area; providing assistance to patients' upon arrival, assisting the triage RN in identifying medical necessity, supporting and providing information to patients, families and staff.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to communicate clearly with patients, guests, and co-workers in English both verbally and in writing.
• Exceptional people skills and an ability to function in a calm manner in stressful situations
• Has the ability to adapt, prioritize, and function in a fast paced, constantly changing environment.

License/Certification/Registration Requirements

• National Registered Paramedic - National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians, OR Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) - National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians OR proof of current completion of 2 semesters in an accredited Registered Nursing Program.
• Basic Lifesaving Certification - American Heart Association.

Ages of Patients ServedThis position is responsible for the care of neonate, infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.

This is a general description of the nature and level of work performed by people in this classification. It may not include every responsibility, duty and skill required of persons who successfully do this job.

Salary Range: $38.49 - $48.66 USD Hour

The Physical Requirements and Working Conditions of this job are available. El Camino Health will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability if that will allow them to perform the essential functions of a job unless doing so creates an undue hardship for the hospital, or causes a direct threat to these individuals or others in the workplace which cannot be eliminated by reasonable accommodation.

Medium Work - Requires standing the majority of the shift with the ability to lift up to 35 lbs. frequently. Work involves sitting, kneeling, climbing and squatting. - (Physical Requirements-United States of America)

An Equal Opportunity Employer:

El Camino Health seeks and values a diverse workforce. The organization is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of qualifications and competencies. El Camino Health prohibits discrimination in employment based on race, ancestry, national origin, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, marital status, age, medical condition or any other status protected by law. In addition to state and federal law, El Camino Health also follows all applicable fair and equitable employment policies from the County of Santa Clara.