ER Technician - Night Shift: Patient Care & Coordination

MemorialCare Health System; Fountain Valley (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

MemorialCare Health System in Fountain Valley is seeking an Emergency Department Technician (unlicensed) to support the ED under the direction of a Registered Nurse. The role emphasizes accurate documentation in the EMR, patient care basics, and coordinating admission, transfer, and discharge flows.

Assigned to the Orange Coast Medical Center Emergency Department, a cardiac/STEMI and stroke receiving unit, you will assist with patient care, transfers, wound care, splinting, and EKG testing in a

Qualifications

• One year of experience in an acute care setting preferred.
• One year of acute care experience as unit secretary/nursing assistant/ monitor technician or nursing student who has completed the first semester of nursing school preferred.
• Basic computer skills preferred.
• Proficient in verbal and written English preferred.
• Current American Heart Association Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) card required.
• Emergency Medical Tech License or Certified Nursing Assistant preferred.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates knowledge of clinical and information technology systems.
• Maintains confidentiality of all medical, financial, and other sensitive material in printed, electronic or verbal form, which may jeopardize the privacy of patients and or employees.
• Manages and acknowledges patient-family-significant other expectations to create positive experiences.
• Contributes to an effective, clean and safe working environment.
• Demonstrates tact, sensitivity and discretion in order to maintain good relations with others.
• Follows directions and communicates with the registered nurse and other members of the healthcare team in an organized, clear and timely manner.
• Collects and documents information pertinent to the patient’s status in the patient’s electronic medical record and notifies the registered nurse of changes in patient’s condition.
• Performs clerical duties related to admission, discharge and documentation of patient information in the Emergency Department.
• Demonstrates the ability to safely maintain and competently use equipment in the delivery of patient care.
• Demonstrates the ability to perform assigned activities/tasks/interventions safely and competently according to hospital standards.
• Ability to be at work and be on time.
• Ability to follow company policies, procedures, standard work and directives.
• Ability to interact in a positive and constructive manner.
• Assists with orientation and onboarding of new employees in a positive and constructive manner.
• Ability to prioritize and multitask.

Skills

Acute care experience

Basic computer skills

English proficiency

Education

BLS certification

EMT License or CNA preferred

Job description

MemorialCare Health System in Fountain Valley is seeking an Emergency Department Technician (unlicensed) to support the ED under the direction of a Registered Nurse. The role emphasizes accurate documentation in the EMR, patient care basics, and coordinating admission, transfer, and discharge flows.

Assigned to the Orange Coast Medical Center Emergency Department, a cardiac/STEMI and stroke receiving unit, you will assist with patient care, transfers, wound care, splinting, and EKG testing in a