Emergency Department Patient Care Tech - Hands-on Care

UC San Francisco (UCSF); San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

UCSF Medical Center is seeking an Emergency Department Technician to assist with patient care under RN/MD/PA/NP supervision. The role involves measuring vital signs, performing EKGs, phlebotomy (if certified), and monitoring patients with various equipment.

Responsibilities include wound care, splinting, transport, and maintaining a safe, clean unit environment while upholding UCSF's PRIDE values and patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year working as an ED Tech or EMT.
• Prior experience as a PCA or PCT in a high-volume department
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both spoken and written.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic computations.
• Teamwork and ability to adapt to multiple UCSF Medical Center locations.

Responsibilities

• Accurately measures, records and reports vital signs.
• Performs 12-lead EKGs and delivers to Attending MD.
• Edits EKGs and delivers copies to EKG Department.
• If certified, performs phlebotomy.
• Places patients on bedside and portable cardiac monitors.
• Sets up oxygen therapy equipment and checks tanks.
• Performs routine wound care and dressing changes.
• Applies/removes splints and assists with mobility.
• Cleans equipment and tags faulty devices for repair.
• Operates unit equipment and documents procedures accurately.

Skills

ED Tech experience

EMT experience

PCA/PCT experience

English communication

Basic math skills

Team player

Flexibility to rotate locations

Education

GED or HS diploma

Job description

UCSF Medical Center is seeking an Emergency Department Technician to assist with patient care under RN/MD/PA/NP supervision. The role involves measuring vital signs, performing EKGs, phlebotomy (if certified), and monitoring patients with various equipment.

Responsibilities include wound care, splinting, transport, and maintaining a safe, clean unit environment while upholding UCSF's PRIDE values and patient-centered care.