Lead Emergency Trauma Tech-West Valley

University of California - Los Angeles Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California - Los Angeles Health is seeking an Emergency Department Emergency Transport Technician (ETT). The Senior ETT requires at least 6 months in the role at UCLA and demonstrated competency; Lead ETT requires at least 1 year and leadership involvement.

The position involves delivering patient care under RN supervision, performing basic care tasks, and transporting patients in a fast-paced ED setting. Strong documentation and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Current BLS Certification is required.
• 4 years Trauma Tech experience required.
• Ability to document patient care activities with medical terminology.
• Ability to transport patients using different transport modes.
• Knowledge of common surgical instruments.
• Ability to lift, push and pull.
• Familiar with University and departmental policies.
• Ability to carry out directives from nursing staff and physicians.
• Ability to work cooperatively in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to prioritize tasks.
• Initial decontamination training within 6 months of hire and quarterly refreshers.
• Monitor Technician Certification and continued education within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Deliver patient care under supervision of registered nurses.
• Perform basic patient care skills and observe, report, and document patient status.
• Assist with activities of daily living and feeding.
• Position, transfer, and transport patients as needed.
• Follow infection control practices and safety procedures.
• Document patient care activities accurately and timely.

Skills

BLS Certification

Documentation

Patient transport

Surgical instruments

Lifting and moving

Team collaboration

Disaster readiness

Excel

Tools

Excel

Job description

Description

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

Qualifications

• 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)
• experience ordering supplies preferred
• working on dept specific projects and leadership qualities preferred
• familiar with using Excel preferred