ED Technician - PD - Nights - Emergency Room @LG

ech; Los Gatos (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

El Camino Health in Los Gatos, CA seeks a patient care assistant to support RN-led unit care. Responsibilities include direct patient care, assisting in ED waiting areas, guiding arrival process and informing patients and families under RN supervision.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, strong English communication (Spanish a plus), calm demeanor in stress, and the ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to communicate clearly in English; Spanish a plus.
• Calm demeanor and ability to work under stress in a fast-paced environment.
• Certification options include paramedic/EMT or RN program progress; CNA may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect care to patients under RN supervision.
• Rotate to oversee ED waiting area patients and families.
• Assist the triage RN in identifying medical necessity and provide information to patients and staff.

Skills

English (verbal/written)

Spanish (a plus)

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

RN program in progress / completion possible

CNA may be considered

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 Night: 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 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. Ability to speak in Spanish a plus
• 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.

Certification/License

• 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
• CNA may be considered
• Basic Lifesaving Certification - American Heart Association

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.