Emergency Department Technician Emergency Part time 7am730pm Internal Candidates Only

PIH Health; Whittier (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

PIH Health Whittier Hospital is seeking a patient care support team member to assist licensed professionals and help maintain a clean, safe environment that supports efficient department operations. You will participate in relationship-based care delivery and help ensure timely, high-quality patient care.

The role emphasizes knowledge of medical terminology, infection control, and aseptic techniques, with on-the-job training for 12-lead EKG setup and Basic Life Support certification.

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 timely and effective patient care under supervision of licensed staff.
• Maintains a safe, clean environment to support department operations.
• Delivers patient care in alignment with relationship-based care philosophy.

Skills

Written and verbal English

Basic organizational skills

Knowledge of medical terminology

Infection control

Aseptic techniques

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 skill
• Basic organizational skills
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Knowledge of infection control
• Able to work using aseptic techniques

Required Experience

• Minimal EKG knowledgeable to set-up and run 12-lead EKG (hospital to train)
• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support Certification
• Phlebotomy training/State certification to be obtained within 12 months of hire
• 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.
• Basic windows and mouse skills.

Qualifications

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