Night Shift ED Tech: Vital Patient Care & EKG Setup

PIH Health; Downey (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

PIH Health Downey is seeking an Emergency Department Technician for a full-time night shift (7pm–7am). You will support licensed clinicians, assist with patient care, and help maintain a safe, clean ED environment in a high-volume hospital setting.

The role prefers CA EMT/CNA credentials, 12-lead EKG familiarity, and annual crisis intervention training, with BLS certification required. Prior ED or nursing-student exposure is a plus.

Qualifications

• Written and verbal English communication skills.
• Basic organizational skills.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Knowledge of infection control.
• Able to work using aseptic techniques.
• Minimal EKG knowledge; set-up and run 12-lead EKG (hospital to train).
• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support Certification.
• Non-violent crisis intervention training annually.
• Preferred: California state licensed Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or Certified Nurse Attendant (CNA).
• Acute general hospital experience either as an ED Tech, CNA or nursing student.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates the provision of timely and effective patient care under the supervision of licensed members of the healthcare team.
• Helps maintain a safe and clean environment to enhance department operations.

Skills

English communication

Organizational skills

Medical terminology

Infection control

Aseptic techniques

Job description

PIH Health Downey is seeking an Emergency Department Technician for a full-time night shift (7pm–7am). You will support licensed clinicians, assist with patient care, and help maintain a safe, clean ED environment in a high-volume hospital setting.

The role prefers CA EMT/CNA credentials, 12-lead EKG familiarity, and annual crisis intervention training, with BLS certification required. Prior ED or nursing-student exposure is a plus.