Emergency Department Tech: Impactful Patient Care & Vitals

Dominican Hospital; Live Oak (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Dominican Hospital in Santa Cruz, CA is seeking an ED Tech to support urgent care operations and direct patient care in the Emergency Department. You will assist with admissions/discharges, monitor vital signs, document observations, and support the nursing and physician teams with compassionate, timely care.

Ideal candidates have EMT or EMS background and CPR certification, with strong communication and calm, proactive demeanor to help ensure efficient patient flow and high-quality ED services.

Qualifications

• CPR certification required.
• EMT CA certification required.
• NREMT Basic certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in the ED and support admissions and discharges.
• Measure and monitor vital signs and document observations.
• Maintain a clean, organized ED environment and support nursing/physician teams.

Skills

AIDET communication

Vital signs measurement

Documentation

Chain of Command

Orthostatics

Vital signs ranges

Weights measurement

Education

American Heart Association Basic Life Support - CPR

Emergency Medical Technician: CA

National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians Basic

Job description

Dominican Hospital in Santa Cruz, CA is seeking an ED Tech to support urgent care operations and direct patient care in the Emergency Department. You will assist with admissions/discharges, monitor vital signs, document observations, and support the nursing and physician teams with compassionate, timely care.

Ideal candidates have EMT or EMS background and CPR certification, with strong communication and calm, proactive demeanor to help ensure efficient patient flow and high-quality ED services.