Emergency Dept. Tech (Cert), Emergency Department, Part Time (36 hr week), Night

Marinhealth; Greenbrae Boardwalk (CA); On-site; USD 53,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

MarinHealth in Greenbrae, CA seeks an Emergency Department Technician to support RNs, physicians and PAs in direct patient care. You will record vital signs, assist with ADLs, transport patients, apply splints and help with EKG testing and basic procedures.

Requires a high school diploma or GED, 1 year EMT/Paramedic/CNA experience (orthopedic tech preferred), and current BLS/CPT II certification. IAMTAC within 30 days is required. Teamwork and clear communication are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least 1 year of EMT/Paramedic/CNA experience; orthopedic technician experience preferred.
• Enrollment in a registered nursing program with completion of the first year may substitute for required experience.
• Strong reading, writing and verbal communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and record vital signs, intake/output, and report significant findings to licensed staff.
• Assist with hygiene, ADL, comfort and safety measures for patients.
• Positioning, ambulation and transfers; assist with simple respiratory therapy and bedside EKGs.
• Prepare patients for procedures and transport; assist with sterile technique during procedures.
• Stock supplies, clean equipment, and support overall unit operations.

Job description

ABOUT MARINHEALTHAre you looking for a place where you are empowered to bring innovation to reality? Join MarinHealth, an integrated, independent healthcare system with deep roots throughout the North Bay. With a world-class physician and clinical team, an affiliation with UCSF Health, an ever-expanding network of clinics, and a new state-of-the-art hospital, MarinHealth is growing quickly. MarinHealth comprises MarinHealth Medical Center, a 327-bed hospital in Greenbrae, and 55 primary care and specialty clinics in Marin, Sonoma, and Napa Counties. We attract healthcare’s most talented trailblazers who appreciate having the best of both worlds: the pioneering medicine of an academic medical center combined with an independent hospital's personalized, caring touch.MarinHealth is already realizing the benefits of impressive growth and has consistently earned high praise and accolades, including being Named One of the Top 250 Hospitals Nationwide by Healthgrades, receiving a 5-star Ranking for Overall Hospital Quality from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and being named the Best Hospital in San Francisco/Marin by Bay Area Parent, among others.Company:Marin General Hospital dba MarinHealth Medical CenterCompensation Range:$38.76 - $45.82Work Shift:12 Hour (nights) (United States of America)Scheduled Weekly Hours:36Job Description Summary:The purpose of this role is to assist the Registered Nurses, Physicians, and Physician Assistants in providing direct care to the patients. This care team member will obtain and record vital signs, provide assistance with personal care and activities of daily living, transport patients, apply orthopedic splints and immobilizers, conduct EKG testing, and other duties delegated to them by licensed personnel. The Emergency Department Technician will also help maintain a safe and efficient patient care environment by stocking supply and linen carts, replacing full sharps containers, cleaning equipment and stretchers, and other duties as assigned by the Manager or their designee.Job Requirements, Prerequisites and Essential Functions:Job Specifications:Education:High school diploma, GED or equivalent requiredExperience:A minimum of one year of experience as an EMT, Paramedic, or CNAExperience as an Orthopedic Technician is preferredEnrollment in a registered nursing program with completion of at least the first year of instruction may substitute for the required experience.License and Certifications:Cert Phlebotomy Tech I (CPT I) or Cert Phlebotomy Tech II (CPT II) required at hire.Basic Life Support (BLS) required at hire.Integrative Agitation Management (IAMTAC) Required within 30 days of hirePrerequisite Skills:Ability to read, speak, write clearly and legible, and understand and follow English verbal and written instructionsAbility to establish priorities and follow through on assigned tasksAbility to communicate clearly and effectively with patients, visitors, physicians, team members and other hospital staffKnowledge of medical terminologyAbility to learn current in-house computer systemsAbility to work effectively as a team member and contribute positively towards the goals of the team and the organizationMaintain a calm demeanor while working in an atmosphere of conflicting demandsPrimary Customer Served (Age Specific Criteria):( ) Infants: Birth up to 1 year(X) Toddlers: 1 up to 3 years(X) Preschool Children: 3 up to 6 years(X) School Age Children: 6 up to 12 years(X) Adolescents: 12 up to 18 years(X) Early Adults: 18 up to 45 years(X) Middle Adults: 45 up to 61 years(X) Late Adults: 61 up to 80 years(X) Late, Late Adults: 80 years and upEmployees in this position must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skill necessary to provide care and/or service based on the physical, psycho/social, educational, safety, and related criteria appropriate to the age of the patients served in his/her assigned service area.Patient Privacy (HIPAA Compliance):Employees in this position have access to protected health information. The protected health information a person in this position can access includes demographics, date of service, insurance/billing, medical record summary information, and all other information that may be contained in patient records. This position requires patient health information to perform the functions outlinedDuties And Responsibilities:Essential (Not Modifiable)Obtains and records vital signs, intakes and outputs, and other patient data and reports significant findings to licensed personnelAssists patient with or provides hygiene, ADL, comfort and safety measures for the patientsProvides assistance with positioning, ambulating, and transfers of patientsAssists with simple respiratory therapy treatments for patients. Performs (bedside) EKG’s, and other specimen collectionPrepares patient for OR, diagnostic tests and transport, and assist licensed staff with simple proceduresProvides trouble shooting and set up of equipment and assists other team members with treatments and proceduresApplies splints and other orthopedic immobilizersBrings patient into Emergency Department treatment area and prepares patients to be seen by physician per patient care guidelines. Assist physician with physical examination when requestedPrepares procedural trays utilizing sterile technique and assists physicians and nurses with proceduresAssist RN with receiving ambulance patients, i.e. placing patient on the monitor, transferring patient, assisting patient into hospital gown, and obtaining vital signsStays alert to potential changes in the condition of a patient and immediately reports any changes observed to licensed personnelResponds to Code 2000 on assigned unitAttends all mandatory classes, meetings and in-services per unit and hospital standards; for example, Mock Code, TB Testing, Safety QuizTransports patients in wheelchairs and gurneysInspects and cleans wheelchairs, gurneys and other ED equipment during idle time. Removes from service any equipment in need of repair and delivers such equipment to engineering for repairPerforms Post Morton care and transports expired patients to the morguePerforms quick registration function on new patients as neededChanges linen and disinfects gurney between patientsCross trains to Clerk positionEdits EKG machineSecondary (modifiable)Performs phlebotomy (only if CA phlebotomy certified)Other duties as assignedAccommodation:Qualified applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation during the application process by contacting Human Resources at 415-925-7040 or [e-mail].C.A.R.E.S. Standards:MarinHealth seeks candidates ready to model our C.A.R.E.S. standards—Communication, Accountability, Respect, Excellence, Safety—which foster a healing, trust-based environment for patients and colleagues.Health & Immunizations:To protect employees, patients, and our community, MarinHealth requires measles, mumps, varicella, and annual influenza immunizations as a condition of employment (and annually thereafter). COVID-19 vaccination/booster remains strongly recommended. Medical or religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law.Compensation:The posted pay range complies with applicable law and reflects what we reasonably expect to pay for this role. Individual pay is set by skills, experience, qualifications, and internal/market equity, consistent with MarinHealth’s compensation philosophy. Positions covered by collective bargaining agreements are governed by those agreements.Equal Employment:All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability status, and any other classifications protected by federal, state, and local laws.