Emergency Department Technician

Marshall Medical Center; Placerville (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Marshall Medical Center in Placerville, CA is seeking an Emergency Department Technician to provide technical and clerical support to nursing and physician staff, with training in basic cardiac monitoring to observe rhythms and report changes.

The position requires EMT or CNA within 6 months of hire and a current BLS certificate; leadership may accept equivalent education or training in lieu of licensure, and strong communication is essential.

Qualifications

• EMT or CNA required within 6 months of hire, or equivalent education/training.
• Leadership may accept equivalency in lieu of licensure/certification.

Responsibilities

• Provides technical and clerical support to nursing and physician staff.
• Trained in basic cardiac monitoring to observe rhythms and report changes.

Skills

Patient preparation

Splinting/dressings

Manual dexterity

Monitor observation

Communication skills

Customer service

Team collaboration

Computer skills

Stress management

Education

EMT or CNA

BLS certification

Job description

Department:

Emergency

Shift:

Primarily Nights (United States of America)

Employee Type:

Regular

Per Diem Type (if applicable):

Minimum Pay Range:

$21.00 - $24.15

Job Description:

POSITION SUMMARY

The Emergency Department Technician provides technical and clerical support to the nursing and physician staff and is trained and certified in basic cardiac monitoring to provide observation of department cardiac rhythms, reporting changes to the RN staff.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Licensure/Certification:

• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) and/or Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) required within 6 months of hire, or equivalent education/training/experience as determined by leadership may be accepted in lieu of licensure/certification.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certificate required.

Knowledge:

• Must be able to pass a basic Cardiac Monitoring Class
• Knowledge of medical terminology

Skills:

• Ability to prepare patients for exams and apply simple splints/dressings
• Manual dexterity and physical/visual visibility to watch computer monitors for extended periods of time
• Ability to provide personal care to patients in a compassionate and caring manner
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Superior customer service skills
• Demonstrated ability to work in a highly collaborative environment
• Basic computer skills required.
• Ability to function effectively under stress and emergency conditions