ED Technician, Night Shift, Part Time

Socket.dev; Fort Bragg (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Adventist Health Mendocino County is seeking a patient care support role to assist RNs and physicians with assessments, examinations and treatments in a coastal community hospital setting.

The position emphasizes maintaining equipment readiness, documenting patient care, and prioritizing patient needs while communicating changes to the RN and MD/Provider. Applicants should have EMT/CNA/MA certifications and a high school diploma, with an associate degree preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Education/GED required.
• Associate’s/Technical degree or related experience preferred.
• CPR/BLS certification required; EMT/CNA/CMA/MA preferred.
• Must maintain readiness of equipment and supplies.

Responsibilities

• Assist RN and physician with assessments and treatments.
• Document patient care including vital signs.
• Maintain equipment and supplies; help manage costs.
• Educate patients and families within scope of practice.
• Document and collect specimens.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs monitoring

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

High School/GED

Associate's/Technical degree (preferred)

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Located where miles of breathtaking ocean views meet dense coastal forests, Adventist Health Mendocino County has a rich history serving community members on the coast since 1971. We are comprised of a 25-bed critical access hospital and offer a range of services in Fort Bragg. The Mendocino Coast offers a small-town atmosphere and is known for its natural beauty, from the smallest to the tallest redwoods in the world, to glass bottom beaches and the only oceanfront botanical gardens in the United States. With whale watching, fishing, hiking trails and many more outdoor adventures readily available, this coastal region is a place to immerse yourself in its landscape and history.

Job Summary:

Assists the Registered Nurse (RN) and physician with assessments, examinations and treatments. Performs a variety of technical and patient care duties under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN). Performs essential functions of the Unit Secretary.

Job Requirements:

Education and Work Experience:

• High School Education/GED or equivalent: Required
• Associate’s/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred

Licenses/Certifications:

• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Certification: Preferred
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Medical Assistant (CMA) or Paramedic certification: Preferred
• Phlebotomist Technician license: Preferred

Facility Specific License/Certifications:

• Basic Life Support (BLS)certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required
• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Medical Assistant (MA) or National Emergency Medical Tech (NEMT): Required

Essential Functions:

• Assists the Registered (RN) and physician with assessments, examinations and treatments. Documents patient care performed, including vital signs, bedside care and observations.
• Maintains state of readiness by maintaining equipment/supplies appropriate to the position. Assists in cost containment through the appropriate ordering and conserving of supplies and equipment.
• Prioritizes patient care and department needs, sets goals, and organizes time to meet daily demands of nursing care. Observes, documents and reports patient condition and changes in condition to the RN, MD/Provider.
• Provides patient and family education within scope of practice.
• Documents patient care performed, including vital signs, bedside care and observations. Records and collects specimens.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements:

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply. Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. Visit https://adventisthealth.org/careers/everify/ for more information about E-Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein.

Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.