Emergency Dept Tech — Night-Shift Care Champion

Scripps Health; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego in Hillcrest is seeking an Emergency Department Technician (ED Tech) for full-time night shifts. The role supports nurses and physicians in the ED/urgent care, performing essential clinical and operational tasks.

Responsibilities include assisting with patient care, obtaining vital signs, applying basic dressings, collecting specimens, transporting patients, and covering unit secretary duties when needed.

Qualifications

• EMT or CNA certification required per qualifications.
• BLS Healthcare Provider certification through AHA is required.
• One year of healthcare experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist nurses and physicians with patient care activities and procedures.
• Obtain and document vital signs.
• Perform basic wound care: dressings, splints, and thermal applications.
• Collect stool and urine specimens.
• Transport patients as needed.
• Provide coverage for unit secretary duties when needed.

Skills

Healthcare experience

BLS Certification

Education

EMT certification (CA)

CNA certification

Job description

Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego in Hillcrest is seeking an Emergency Department Technician (ED Tech) for full-time night shifts. The role supports nurses and physicians in the ED/urgent care, performing essential clinical and operational tasks.

Responsibilities include assisting with patient care, obtaining vital signs, applying basic dressings, collecting specimens, transporting patients, and covering unit secretary duties when needed.