Emergency Department Technician (ED Tech), Full-Time 7:00 AM - 7: 00 PM

PIH Health; Downey (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

PIH Health is seeking an ED tech/CNA to support timely patient care under supervision and maintain a clean, safe environment in the emergency department. The role aligns with relationship-based care principles and requires basic medical terminology knowledge and aseptic technique.

Preferred candidates hold California EMT or CNA licensure with hospital experience, particularly in acute care. Responsibilities include assisting with 12-lead EKG setup and ongoing infection-control practices in a

Qualifications

• Written and verbal English communication skills.
• Basic organizational skills.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Knowledge of infection control.
• Able to work using aseptic techniques.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates the provision of timely and effective patient care under the supervision of licensed team members.
• Maintains a safe and clean environment to enhance department operations.
• Delivers patient care in alignment with the model and philosophy of relationship-based care.

Skills

Written and verbal English

Basic organizational

Medical terminology

Infection control

Aseptic techniques

Education

California EMT or CNA license

Job description

Facilitates the provision of timely and effective patient care under the supervision of licensed members of the healthcare team. Helps maintain a safe and clean environment in order to enhance department operations. Patient care is delivered consistent with the model and philosophy of relationship based care.

PIH Health is a nonprofit, regional healthcare network that serves approximately 3 million residents in the Los Angeles County, Orange County and San Gabriel Valley region. The fully integrated network is comprised of PIH Health Downey Hospital, PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital, PIH Health Whittier Hospital, 37 outpatient medical office buildings, a multispecialty medical (physician) group, home healthcare services and hospice care, as well as heart, cancer, digestive health, orthopedics, women's health, urgent care and emergency services. The organization is nationally recognized for excellence in patient care and patient experience, and the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) has identified PIH Health as one of the nation's top hospital systems for best practices, cutting-edge advancements, quality of care and healthcare technology. For more information, visit PIHHealth.org or follow us on Facebook , Twitter , or Instagram .

Required Skills

• Written and verbal English communication skills
• Basic organizational skills
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Knowledge of infection control
• Able to work using aseptic techniques.

Required Experience

• Minimal EKG knowledge. Able to set-up and run 12-lead EKG (hospital to train)
• Upon hire 12-lead EKG competency every 2 years
• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support Certification
• Non-violent crisis intervention training annually

Preferred:

• California state licensed Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or Certified Nurse Attendant (CNA)
• Acute general hospital experience either as an ED Tech, CNA or nursing student.