ER Technician: Critical Care Support & Patient Flow

Dominican Hospital; Live Oak (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Dominican Hospital in Santa Cruz, CA is seeking an ER Tech to support Emergency Department nurses and physicians in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care. You will measure vital signs, assist with ADLs, transport patients, and maintain equipment, while using the AIDET communication framework with patients and families.

Requirements include at least one year of direct patient care in an ED or pre-hospital setting, BLS/CPR, EMT-CA or NREMT-B certification, and EKG experience.

Qualifications

• One year of direct patient care in an ED or pre-hospital setting.
• Current BLS-CPR certification and EMT-CA (or NREMT-B) certification.
• Knowledge of vital signs, medical terminology and basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Measure and record vital signs and weights in the ED.
• Safely transport patients to diagnostic exams and assist with ADLs.
• Maintain equipment and supplies and serve as unit coordinator for clerical tasks.
• Document care using the appropriate medical records and communicate via AIDET.

Skills

AIDET communication

Vital signs measurement

EKG

BLS CPR

EMT-CA

NREMT-B

EMR / computer skills

Education

EMT-CA certification

NREMT-B certification

BLS/CPR certification

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Dominican Hospital in Santa Cruz, CA is seeking an ER Tech to support Emergency Department nurses and physicians in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care. You will measure vital signs, assist with ADLs, transport patients, and maintain equipment, while using the AIDET communication framework with patients and families.

Requirements include at least one year of direct patient care in an ED or pre-hospital setting, BLS/CPR, EMT-CA or NREMT-B certification, and EKG experience.