Emergency Department Technician – Frontline Patient Care

Adventist Health; Simi Valley (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Adventist Health Simi Valley seeks an RN/Physician support role to assist with assessments, examinations and treatments in the Emergency Department. The role performs essential patient care duties under RN supervision and helps with unit secretary tasks.

Responsibilities include documenting care, vital signs, and specimens; maintaining equipment readiness; and educating patients and families within scope. Shift is night, full-time with a 12-hour schedule.

Qualifications

• High School Education/GED or equivalent required.
• Associate’s/Technical Degree or equivalent combination preferred.
• EMT Certification preferred.
• CPR/BLS certification required.
• CNA/CMA/Paramedic certifications preferred.
• Phlebotomist license preferred.
• AHA-BLS/ARC-BLS required.
• CPI/TEAM/TEAM-A certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Registered Nurse (RN) and physician with assessments, examinations and treatments.
• Documents patient care performed, including vital signs, bedside care and observations.
• Maintains readiness by maintaining equipment and supplies relevant to the position.
• Assists in cost containment through appropriate ordering and conservation of supplies and equipment.
• Prioritizes patient care and department needs, sets goals, and organizes time to meet daily nursing demands.
• Observes, documents and reports patient condition to RN/MD.
• Provides patient and family education within scope of practice.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Education

High School Education/GED

Associate’s/Technical Degree

EMT Certification

CPR/BLS certification

CNA Certification

CMA Certification

Paramedic Certification

Phlebotomist License

AHA-BLS or ARC-BLS

CPI/TEAM/TEAM-A Certification

Job description

Adventist Health Simi Valley seeks an RN/Physician support role to assist with assessments, examinations and treatments in the Emergency Department. The role performs essential patient care duties under RN supervision and helps with unit secretary tasks.

Responsibilities include documenting care, vital signs, and specimens; maintaining equipment readiness; and educating patients and families within scope. Shift is night, full-time with a 12-hour schedule.