Emergency Department Technician

CommonSpirit Health; California; On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy San Juan Medical Center, part of Dignity Health, is seeking an ED Tech to provide crucial support in the fast-paced Emergency Department. You will assist with patient admissions and discharges, perform vital signs and basic procedures, and support the nursing staff and physician team to ensure timely patient care.

The role requires calm, proactive communication, adaptability, and teamwork. You will document observations accurately, maintain a clean, safe environment, and assist in

Qualifications

• EMT experience in field or trauma/ED setting.
• Emergency Medical Technician license: CA.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Assists with patient admissions and discharges in the ED.
• Performs vital signs and basic procedures under RN supervision.
• Maintains clean, organized environment and documents observations clearly.

Skills

EMT experience

BLS (AHA)

Documentation

Education

Emergency Medical Technician license (CA)

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As an ED Tech, you will provide crucial support and direct patient care in the fast-paced Emergency Department, ensuring efficient operations and compassionate assistance during critical moments.

Every day you will expertly assist with patient admissions and discharges, perform vital signs and basic medical procedures, maintain a clean and organized environment, and meticulously document observations to support the nursing staff and physician team.

To be successful, you will demonstrate outstanding adaptability, strong communication skills, and a calm, proactive demeanor, contributing significantly to timely patient care and a smooth-running ED.

• Technical Skills: Demonstrates competency in psychomotor skills and technical procedures within scope of practice.
• Prepares patient for examination/treatment appropriate to the chief complaint and demographic/population specific criteria.
• Performs all vital signs, special procedure set up, splinting and any other simple tasks as directed by the RN within the scope of their practice.
• Demonstrates ability to use department equipment appropriate to the level of training.
• Responds effectively in emergency situation.
• Documentation: Performs legible, timely, concise and accurate documentation according to policies and procedures.

Job Requirements

Required

• EMT experience in field or trauma/EDsetting.
• Emergency Medical Technician: CA.
• Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association.

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1967, Dignity Health - Mercy San Juan Medical Center is a 377-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Carmichael, California. Serving over 100,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level II Trauma Center, Level III NICU, heart care, cancer care, women’s health, and neurology. Additionally, Mercy San Juan Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Comprehensive Stroke Center, the highest level of stroke care certification awarded by The Joint Commission.

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