Lead Emergency Trauma Tech-West Valley

UCLA Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 98,480,000 - 117,625,000; Full time

Job summary

UCLA Health in West Hills, CA seeks a Senior ETT to deliver patient care under the direct supervision of registered nurses. The role requires demonstrated competency, supporting the Lead ETT and ED team in busy shifts.

Typical schedule includes 12-hour days with nights and weekends. Competitive hourly pay; BLS and trauma tech experience required; Excel familiarity preferred; indefinite employment with opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• Current BLS Certification required.
• 4 years Trauma Tech Experience required.
• Ability to document patient care activities using medical terminology.
• Knowledge of common surgical instruments.
• Ability to lift, push, pull.

Responsibilities

• Deliver patient care under RN supervision and follow infection control.
• Position, transfer, and transport patients; observe and report vital signs.
• Assist Lead ETT; participate in department projects and leadership activities.

Skills

Patient care delivery

Documentation in medical terminology

Patient transport

Team collaboration

Disaster/critical care awareness

Excel usage

Education

BLS Certification

Decontamination training (LA County), required within 6 months

Tools

Excel

Job description

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Work Location: West Hills, CA, USA

Work Schedule

12 hour days including nights and weekends

Posted Date

09/27/2026

Salary Range: $34.34 - 41.05 Hourly

Employment Type

Duration

indefinite

Job #

33118

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

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The ED ETT delivers patient care under the direct supervision of registered nurses. Performs basic patient care skills; follows infection control practices; positions, transfers, and transports patients; takes vital signs; collects specimens; accurately observes, reports, and documents; performs range of motion; assists with feedings, self-care activities, and elimination needs. The Senior ETT will have at least 6-month employment as an ETT at UCLA and will have demonstrated progressive competency and learning in the role. The Lead ETT role will require at least 1 year of experience as an ETT at UCLA and will have demonstrated engagement in department advancement and leadership aptitude.

Salary Range: $ 34.34- 41.05

Job Qualifications

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• Current BLS Certification required
• 4 years Trauma Tech Experience required
• Ability to document patient care activities using acceptable medical terminology
• Skill in transporting various types of patients using different transport modes
• Knowledge of common surgical instruments
• Ability to lift, push, pull
• Knowledge of University and departmental policies and procedures
• Ability to carry out directives from nursing and physician staff
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships
• Ability to perform efficiently in fast-paced environment
• Skill in prioritizing tasks
• Completion of initial decontamination training (LA County Weapons of Mass Destruction Hospital Mass Casualty Decontamination Class or equivalent) and maintenance of skills through quarterly re-verification sessions and annual disaster exercises (required within 6 months of hire or when training available)
• Monitor Technician Certification and Continuing Education (required within 6 months of hire)
• working on dept specific projects and leadership qualities preferred
• familiar with using Excel preferred

As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer. Current/former UC employees are subject to a personnel file review.