Emergency Department Technician

Mercy San Juan Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health - Mercy San Juan Medical Center in Carmichael, California, a 377-bed acute care nonprofit hospital, seeks an ED Tech to support fast-paced emergency department operations. You will perform vital signs, assist with admissions and discharges, prepare treatment areas, document observations, and support the nursing and physician teams in critical moments.

Required EMT experience in field or trauma/ED settings, CA EMT certification, and BLS from the American Heart Association; strong

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide vital signs, basic procedures, and documentation.
• Assist with patient admissions and discharges in the ED.
• Maintain a clean, organized patient care area and supplies.
• Document observations legibly and promptly to support nursing staff and physicians.
• Support the ED team during emergency situations and triage when needed.

Skills

EMT experience

Education

Emergency Medical Technician: CA

Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association

Job description

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.

One Community. One Mission. One California

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

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