Emergency Department Technician

marshallmedical; Placerville (CA); On-site; USD 2,893,000 - 3,327,000; 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. Trained and certified in basic cardiac monitoring to observe department rhythms and report changes to the RN staff.

The role requires EMT or CNA certification within 6 months of hire, current BLS, and knowledge of medical terminology. Strong communication, compassion, and ability to work under stress are essential in this fast-paced

Qualifications

• EMT or CNA certification required within 6 months of hire or equivalent training/experience as determined by leadership
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate required.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and ability to pass a basic Cardiac Monitoring Class.

Responsibilities

• Provide observation of department cardiac rhythms and report changes to RN staff
• Prepare patients for exams and apply simple splints/dressings, with attention to safety and comfort

Skills

Patient prep

Splints & dressings

Manual dexterity

Compassionate care

Verbal/written communication

Customer service

Team collaboration

Basic computer skills

Work under pressure

Education

EMT or CNA certification within 6 months

BLS certification

Job description

Department: Emergency Shift: Primarily Evenings (United States of America)

Employee Type: Regular

Per Diem Type (if applicable):

Minimum Pay Range: $21.00 - $24.15

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