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

County of Riverside; Moreno Valley (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

County of Riverside's Riverside University Health System Medical Center in Moreno Valley seeks an Emergency Department Technician to support ED staff with patient care, clerical tasks, and readiness for emergencies.

The role involves vital signs, EKGs, transport, splinting, CPR, and assisting with trauma resuscitation under RN supervision. Requirements include EMT/CNA/Paramedic experience, a high school diploma, and current BLS; night shifts and shift differentials are offered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Six months of EMS/ED care experience or CNA/EMT training.

Responsibilities

• Assist ED licensed staff with patient care and clerical tasks.
• Obtain vital signs and perform 12-lead ECGs.
• Transport patients and prepare exam areas and equipment.
• Assist with CPR, splints, and trauma resuscitation as directed.

Skills

Communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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.

Work Schedule and/or Shift Times

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.

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

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

• 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.

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

1. Valid Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification approved by the State of California
2. Valid Paramedic license issued by the California Emergency Medical Services Authority
3. 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.).

For questions regarding this recruitment

Contact Xochitl Sanchez at [phone] or [e-mail]. Please allow 1-2 business days for a response to general inquiries.