Emergency Department Tech — Fast-Paced Patient Care Pro

Dignity Health; Santa Cruz (CA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Dominican Hospital, part of Dignity Health, is seeking an ED Tech to provide essential support and direct patient care in a fast-paced Emergency Department in Santa Cruz, CA. You will assist with admissions and discharges, perform vital signs, document observations, and help maintain a clean, safe environment for patients and staff.

The role requires compassionate communication, adaptability, and a proactive approach to ensure timely patient care and smooth ED operations.

Qualifications

• One year of direct patient care in an emergency department or equivalent setting.
• Basic Life Support - CPR through American Heart Association (BLS).
• Emergency Medical Technician: CA license or National Registry Basic certification.
• EKG experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient admissions and discharges.
• Take and record vital signs and assist with basic procedures.
• Maintain a clean, organized ED environment and document observations.
• Support nursing staff and physicians and communicate using the AIDET framework.
• Monitor patient condition changes and report to licensed staff.

Skills

Vital signs measurement

AIDET communication

Education

Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR - American Heart Association

Emergency Medical Technician (CA)

National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians Basic

Job description

Dominican Hospital, part of Dignity Health, is seeking an ED Tech to provide essential support and direct patient care in a fast-paced Emergency Department in Santa Cruz, CA. You will assist with admissions and discharges, perform vital signs, document observations, and help maintain a clean, safe environment for patients and staff.

The role requires compassionate communication, adaptability, and a proactive approach to ensure timely patient care and smooth ED operations.