Emergency Department Tech: Hands-On Patient Care

Scripps Health; Chula Vista (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Scripps Health in Chula Vista is seeking an Emergency Department Technician (ED Tech) to support nurses and physicians in the fast-paced ED or urgent care environment.

This full-time role (72 hours per 2-week pay period) entails assisting with patient care, documenting vital signs, collecting specimens, transporting patients, and providing unit secretary coverage as needed. Shifts are 12 hours and include weekends.

Qualifications

• No formal education requirements stated in the ad; focus on ED support tasks.
• Ability to assist with patient care activities under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Assist nurses and physicians with patient care activities and procedures
• Obtain and document vital signs
• Perform patient care tasks, including thermal applications, non-sterile soaks, and simple dressings and splints
• Collect stool and urine specimens
• Transport patients as needed
• Provide coverage for unit secretary duties when needed

Skills

Vital signs

Patient care

Medical assistance

Transport patients

Unit secretary support

Job description

Scripps Health in Chula Vista is seeking an Emergency Department Technician (ED Tech) to support nurses and physicians in the fast-paced ED or urgent care environment.

This full-time role (72 hours per 2-week pay period) entails assisting with patient care, documenting vital signs, collecting specimens, transporting patients, and providing unit secretary coverage as needed. Shifts are 12 hours and include weekends.