ER Technician: Fast-Paced Patient Care & Career Growth

Southwest-Healthcare-System; Murrieta (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement

Career development opportunities

Diverse programming

HealthStream CEU courses

Competitive compensation

Generous PTO

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

401(K) with company match

Pet Insurance

SoFi student loan refinancing

Job summary

The ER Technician role at Universal Health Services in the United States provides critical patient care in the Emergency Department under supervision of RNs and physicians. It supports patient flow and follows the prescribed plan of care for patients from infancy to geriatrics.

Required credentials include BLS and CPI within 90 days, plus EMT/CNA/MA or RN coursework; a dysrhythmia cert is needed within six months. Benefits and opportunities are highlighted in the posting.

Qualifications

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by American Heart Association.
• Crisis Prevention and Intervention (CPI) certification required within 90 days of hire.
• EMT, CNA or Medical Assistant required –OR- Currently enrolled in RN program with successful completion of 2 semesters of clinical coursework.
• Basic dysrhythmia certification or obtained within 6 months of hire

Responsibilities

• Administer patient care to designated patients under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse.
• Follow the plan of care set by the registered nurse and/or physician.
• Manage the individual needs of the patient with regards to age and clinical diagnosis.
• Perform direct and indirect patient care duties in the Emergency Department to maintain smooth patient flow.
• Utilize specialized skills and knowledge in emergency care for all patients from infancy through geriatrics.

Skills

Emergency patient care

Adult & geriatric care

Education

EMT, CNA or Medical Assistant

Tools

BLS Certification

CPI Certification

RN program coursework (2 semesters)

Job description

The ER Technician role at Universal Health Services in the United States provides critical patient care in the Emergency Department under supervision of RNs and physicians. It supports patient flow and follows the prescribed plan of care for patients from infancy to geriatrics.

Required credentials include BLS and CPI within 90 days, plus EMT/CNA/MA or RN coursework; a dysrhythmia cert is needed within six months. Benefits and opportunities are highlighted in the posting.