Emergency ED Tech: Fast-Paced Patient Care & Vitals

CommonSpirit Health; Novato (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Dominican Hospital in Santa Cruz, CA, seeks an Emergency Department Technician to provide crucial support in the fast-paced ED, assisting with admissions, discharges, vital signs, and procedures while supporting nurses and physicians.

The role requires at least 1 year of direct patient care in ED/pre-hospital settings, CPR certification, CA EMT, and NREMT-Basic. Preferred EKG experience to enhance patient monitoring and care.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year direct patient care in ED, ambulance, fire, or emergent pre-hospital setting.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (CPR) certification.
• Emergency Medical Technician: CA.
• National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians Basic.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient admissions and discharges in ED.
• Take and document vital signs.
• Assist with basic medical procedures and maintain clean, organized ED environment.
• Document observations to support nursing staff and physicians.
• Communicate using AIDET and follow chain of command as needed.

Skills

AIDET communication

Vital signs measurement

Documentation

Chain of Command usage

Education

CA EMT certification

NREMT-Basic

Tools

CPR certification

EKG experience

Job description

Dominican Hospital in Santa Cruz, CA, seeks an Emergency Department Technician to provide crucial support in the fast-paced ED, assisting with admissions, discharges, vital signs, and procedures while supporting nurses and physicians.

The role requires at least 1 year of direct patient care in ED/pre-hospital settings, CPR certification, CA EMT, and NREMT-Basic. Preferred EKG experience to enhance patient monitoring and care.