Emergency Department Technician - RUHS-MC - Emergency Room (NIGHT SHIFT)

County of Riverside; California; On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The County of Riverside in Moreno Valley is seeking an Emergency Department Technician to assist ED staff in the RUHS Medical Center. This role includes basic bedside patient care, vital signs, ECGs, patient transport, and clerical support under RN supervision.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED, and EMT/CNA/Paramedic certification and BLS/CPR are preferred. The position involves 12-hour and 6-hour shifts with differential pay; may support per diem nursing assistant vacancies as

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• CA EMT, CNA, or Paramedic certification may be required or preferred.
• Current BLS/CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist licensed ED staff with exams, treatments, and procedures.
• Take vital signs, perform ECGs, and document ED census.
• Assist with patient transport, positioning, and equipment readiness.
• Provide basic bedside care and assist with patient comfort and hygiene.
• Support clerical tasks and ED front-desk functions as needed.

Skills

Effective communication

Patient care

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

CA State Board of Education certificate of proficiency

Job description

About The Position

The County of Riverside's - Riverside University Health System (RUHS), Emergency Room division, is seeking a qualified Emergency Department Technician to join their team located in Moreno Valley.

Under direct supervision, the Emergency Department Technician (ED Tech) assists licensed professional Riverside University Health System - Medical Center (RUHS-MC) staff in the Emergency Department (ED) by providing a variety of patient services, which include basic administrative, clerical, and medical support services for patients in the ED; and performs other related duties as required.

Applicants from this posting may be considered to fill current and future Per Diem Nursing Assistant vacancies within the Emergency Room division as well as other RUHS departments.

The Emergency Department Technician is a first professional level classification and reports to an Assistant Nurse Manager, working under the technical guidance and supervision of Registered Nurses or other appropriately licensed professional in the Emergency Department. Incumbents support the care of emergency patients and assist in maintaining departmental readiness for medical, trauma, resuscitation, and mass-casualty emergencies. Incumbents are also tasked with providing basic bedside care to ED patients, including patient preparation for various exams and medical procedures, as well as transportation to and from other units within the RUHS-MC. The Emergency Department Technician class is further tasked with orthopedic duties, including the application and removal of splints, bandages, and slings.

Typical duties may include assisting licensed staff with medical and surgical examinations and procedures; obtaining vital signs and performing 12-lead ECGs; assisting with acute hemorrhage control, spinal motion restriction, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and the application or removal of orthopedic splints, casts, bandages, and slings; preparing, stocking, cleaning, and maintaining emergency equipment and patient-care areas; and assisting with patient movement, positioning, and transport.

ED Techs may also respond with designated emergency response teams to Code Blue, Code White, and other medical emergencies throughout the medical center. Incumbents assist with transporting and deploying emergency medical services (EMS) equipment and emergency transport gurneys and may support the Trauma Service department during massive transfusion and trauma resuscitation activities, consistent with departmental policies, training, competency, and applicable scope of practice.

ED Techs transport patients, specimens, equipment, and supplies to other departments or patient-care units as needed and perform additional duties necessary to support the safe and efficient operation of the Emergency Department.

The following items must be uploaded to your profile as attachments when you submit your application to be considered: current resume with references, California state EMT or California state Paramedic or California Nursing Assistant Certification, and AHA BLS/CPR card.

Regular Fulltime ED Techs Differentials

Evening Shift Diff (6pm - 11:00pm): $1.30 for the time actually worked between the hours

Night Shift Diff (11pm - 6:00am): $1.90 for the time actually worked between the hours

• Work Schedule and/or Shift Times: (subject to change upon department needs) *

This position works a total of 80 hours within a two week pay period. 6/12-hour shifts and one 8-hour shift.

NIGHT SHIFT ONLY 1900-0730.

Meet the Team!

Founded in 1893, Riverside University Health System Medical Center has grown into a cornerstone of healthcare excellence and medical education in the region. Our highly skilled healthcare professionals and dedicated support staff are committed to delivering exceptional, state-of-the-art care to the diverse populations of Riverside County.

Located in Moreno Valley, our 439-bed Medical Center is home to a Level I Trauma Center, a Level II Pediatric Trauma Center, and the county’s only Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU). If you’re passionate about making a meaningful difference and helping others, RUHS Medical Center is the place for you!

For more information about RUHS Medical Center, please visit www.ruhealth.org

Examples Of Essential Duties

• Perform basic bedside care to ensure comfort and cleanliness of patients; perform oral care, bathing, and feeding of patients; provide bedpans, urinals, and other items to patients, as necessary.


• Record patient's height and weight, pain scale, temperature, pulse, respirations, and blood pressure in the triage and ED assigned area, per ED policy.


• Assist staff in performing basic medical exams, treatments, and procedures; assist ED Registered Nurses in trauma resuscitation; respond to and assist RN's with code blue and code white situations.


• Assist patients in ambulation and transition from bed to wheelchair or gurney; properly lift, hold, reposition, and restrain patients as necessary; transport patients to and from diagnostic testing areas within RUHS-MC.


• Transport all patient specimens collected in the ED to RUHS-MC lab for analysis.


• Ensure assigned ED area and carts are properly stocked, cleaned, and ready for use; maintain and ensure operational readiness of all orthopedic equipment in the ED.


• Apply and remove splints, bandages, and slings, following physician orders; attend to problems with application and re-apply as necessary.


• Provide crutch and cane use training to patients.


• Perform EKGs on patients, as directed by ED physician.


• Perform ED clerical duties as needed, including answering ED phone calls and relaying messages as applicable; track visits to ED patients, admissions, discharges, transfers, and ED census.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent (e.g., GED), or Certificate of Proficiency issued by the California State Board of Education.

Experience: Six months performing technical duties as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), or Paramedic in a general acute care hospital or Emergency Department, or successful completion of a State approved Certified Nursing Assistant or related training program in basic patient care within the past two years.

License/Certifications (Must Possess One Of The Following)

• Valid Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification approved by the State of California


• Valid Paramedic license issued by the California Emergency Medical Services Authority


• Valid Nursing Assistant Certification (CNA) issued by the State of California

Current EMT Certification, Paramedic license or CNA Certification must be maintained while employed with the County of Riverside.

Other Requirements: Current Basic Life Support certification issued by the American Heart Association.

Knowledge of: Relevant medical terminology; basic patient care and/or administrative techniques; medical assisting skills and the various types of materials and equipment related to outpatient care and their applications; methods of conducting or assisting patients (per medical care provider's instructions) with basic tests and treatments performed at an ambulatory care clinic; basic needs and problems of disadvantaged groups: the causes and treatment of medical and/or public health problems and the problems facing the educationally and economically disadvantaged.

Ability to: Communicate effectively orally and in writing; establish and maintain good relations with a wide range of social and ethnic groups as well as professional staff and community members; obtain and record accurate patient information, and perform routine clinical procedures; follow and implement activities according to written standardized procedures; perform clerical tasks (i.e., utilizing personal computer for inputting pertinent client/patient information, answering phones, filing, etc.).

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Veteran's Preference

The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify, attach the required documents to your job application. Documents include a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service. For spousal preference, and as applicable, the following documents: a copy of your marriage certificate, spouse's death certificate, a letter of spouse's disability and/or letter of service-related death (if available) from the U.S. Veteran's Administration. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans' preference. For complete details and documentation requirements, please review the Veterans Preference Policy, C-3 here: https://rivcocob.org/board-policies

Reasonable Accommodations

The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation, please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: https://rc-hr.com/disability

Schedule, Overtime, Standby/On-Call, and Travel Obligations

The County of Riverside offers a variety of alternative work schedules, dependent upon department operations and needs. Certain assignments may involve overtime, standby/on-call shifts, and/or travel; however, scheduling, shift assignments, overtime work, standby/on-call duty, and travel obligations are subject to management approval, operational needs, and/or may be modified or discontinued at any time. Applicants should contact the assigned recruiter for additional information regarding the schedule, overtime and standby/on-call expectations, and travel obligations.

Proof of Education

If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter, upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.

If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services ( NACES ) or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. ( AICE ).

Work Authorization Requirement

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. The County of Riverside does not participate in visa sponsorship programs, including H1-B visas, and will not provide sponsorship for any employment-based visas.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factors.

Pre-Employment

All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.

Probationary Period

As an Approved Local Merit System, all County of Riverside employees, except those serving "At Will," are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, County Resolution, or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.

General Information

Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies.

Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume, as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants.