Emergency Department Tech: Rapid Patient Care Support

UC San Diego; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego is seeking an Emergency Department Technician to support RNs and the care team across UCSD East Campus, Hillcrest, and La Jolla hospitals. The ED Tech will assist with vital signs, ADLs, specimen transport, minor procedures, and patient safety, float between departments as needed.

The role emphasizes collaboration in a high-acuity setting, with duties spanning clinical support and clerical tasks to ensure efficient patient care delivery. Flexibility to work varied hours is required.

Qualifications

• BART or BLS at time of hire with commitment to get BART within six (6) months of hire date.
• Minimum one (1) year of recent experience in an emergency department, pre-hospital, psychiatric, acute care, or critical care setting.
• Demonstrates ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment.
• Excellent interpersonal communication, organizational, and multitasking skills.
• Commitment to patient safety, confidentiality, and quality care.
• De-escalation and behavioral management training with a commitment to get CPI within six (6) months of the hire date.
• Demonstrates computer knowledge and skills.

Responsibilities

• Collect and document patient vital signs and observational data accurately and promptly.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs), ensuring comfort and dignity.
• Collect, label, and transport laboratory specimens in accordance with established protocols.
• Prepare and set up for minor procedures; assist RNs and physicians during procedures and resuscitation efforts.
• Maintain patient and environmental safety, including serving as a sitter when assigned.
• Support patient mobility, including safe transfers and transport to and from care areas.
• Clean, sterilize, and maintain standard and specialized patient care equipment.
• Manage supply logistics, ensuring availability and functionality of medical equipment and supplies.
• Perform clerical and secretarial duties to support patient care coordination, including communication with physicians and other departments.
• Participate in additional responsibilities such as scheduling, supply management, and shared governance committees, as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Computer literacy

De-escalation training

BART/BLS readiness

Job description

UC San Diego is seeking an Emergency Department Technician to support RNs and the care team across UCSD East Campus, Hillcrest, and La Jolla hospitals. The ED Tech will assist with vital signs, ADLs, specimen transport, minor procedures, and patient safety, float between departments as needed.

The role emphasizes collaboration in a high-acuity setting, with duties spanning clinical support and clerical tasks to ensure efficient patient care delivery. Flexibility to work varied hours is required.