Emergency Department Tech: Patient Care & Training Lead

Kaiser Permanente; Wailuku (HI); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Hawaii is seeking an Emergency Department Technician who under direct supervision performs technical and clerical duties, assists with patient care, transports patients and supplies, and participates in training and mentoring of staff.

The role emphasizes safety, infection control, and effective communication, working closely with nurses and providers to support department operations and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of customer service, interpersonal relations, oral communication, teamwork, and written communication.
• High school diploma or GED and basic cardiology/EKG training required.
• EMT-B or equivalent nursing student with clinical coursework preferred.
• Training in pharmacology and advanced EKG/drugs a plus.
• Experience in hospital or emergency department settings is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Establishes and maintains open communication; relays pertinent information to staff members in own department or other departments; assures information is accurate and complete.
• Reports and records vital signs, tests, procedures and pertinent data and observations related to patient care duties within scope of practice.
• Provides written instructions and/or educational materials to patients and family members; reinforces written materials provided by privileged practitioner or registered nurse.
• Transports patients, equipment and supplies from one location to another; assists with lifting as needed.
• Performs chest compressions in cardiac arrests.
• Maintains clean, safe and well equipped environment for patients and staff.
• Utilizes universal precautions during patient care and related activities; maintains awareness of infection control and emergency preparedness procedures.
• Participates in economical utilization of supplies; assures that emergency equipment and supply inventories are maintained and available for use.
• Works with nursing supervisor and appropriate staff to implement training and monitoring measurements; assists in orienting, training, coaching and mentoring of emergency department tech staff; assists nursing supervisor in monitoring and evaluating tech staff performance.
• Participates in committees and/or department processes to design, plan, coordinate and implement improvements; identifies and resolves issues related to department processes; recommends improvement ideas and suggestions; collaborates with others to implement department processes.
• Assembles decontamination equipment and participates in disaster procedures as assigned by incident commander.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal relations

Oral communication

Teamwork

Written communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Basic cardiology or EKG course

EMT-B / nursing student with clinical coursework

MICT/EMT-P or equivalent training

Discretionally, additional pharmacology training

Job description

Kaiser Permanente in Hawaii is seeking an Emergency Department Technician who under direct supervision performs technical and clerical duties, assists with patient care, transports patients and supplies, and participates in training and mentoring of staff.

The role emphasizes safety, infection control, and effective communication, working closely with nurses and providers to support department operations and continuous improvement.