Emergency Department Tech - Fast-Paced Patient Care

Pacific Diagnostic Laboratories, LLC; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital seeks an Emergency Department Technician to provide direct and indirect patient care under the direction of licensed personnel. The role supports patient daily living activities and offers clerical, physical, and emotional assistance while aiding licensed staff in managing critically ill patients.

Qualifications include high school diploma and BLS; EMT certification (CA or National) is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum: American Heart Association BLS; EMT certification (CA or National) required.
• Preferred: Patient Care Tech or equivalent experience in acute/emergency settings.
• Preferred ability to use computer charting (EMR) and computer order entry.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect patient care under supervision of licensed personnel.
• Support patients with daily living activities and emotional support; assist licensed staff in managing critically ill patients.
• Assist with workflow of unlicensed assistive personnel in the department.

Skills

Patient care

EMR usage

Education

High school grad or equivalent

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital seeks an Emergency Department Technician to provide direct and indirect patient care under the direction of licensed personnel. The role supports patient daily living activities and offers clerical, physical, and emotional assistance while aiding licensed staff in managing critically ill patients.

Qualifications include high school diploma and BLS; EMT certification (CA or National) is required.