SR TECH - ER

Universal Health Services, Inc.; Palmdale (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and

Prescription Drug Plan

401k plan with company match

Growth and Development Opportunities

Job summary

Palmdale Regional Medical Center in Palmdale, CA seeks a Sr. ER Technician to support Emergency Services. You will administer patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse, following the care plan and addressing the needs of patients by age and diagnosis.

Responsibilities include maintaining smooth ED flow and applying specialized emergency care skills for patients from infancy through geriatric, enabling high-quality clinical outcomes in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• One year experience in an acute care setting preferred.
• Current CA CPT or LVN Blood withdrawal certification required.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• CPI is required within 30 days of hire.
• EMT, CNA or Medical Assistant license required –OR- enrolled RN program with 2 semesters of clinical coursework.
• Basic dysrhythmia certification or obtained within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Administer patient care to designated patients under RN supervision.
• Follow the plan of care set by the RN/physician and manage patient needs by age and diagnosis.
• Perform direct and indirect patient care in the Emergency Department to maintain smooth patient flow.
• Apply specialized Emergency Care skills for patients from infancy through geriatric.

Education

High School Graduate or equivalent

One year experience in an acute care setting preferred

Job description

Responsibilities

Palmdale Regional Medical Center serves the region by providing high quality medical services to residents of the Antelope Valley, Santa Clarita Valley and surrounding communities. With the recent addition of the Rehabilitation Institute, the hospital features 184 licensed acute care beds as well as inpatient and outpatient surgery, cardiac services featuring a STEMI Receiving Center (heart attack) and a 35-bed 24-hour emergency department. The Center for Wound Care provides treatment for people with chronic non-healing wounds. This comprehensive wound-healing service includes hyperbaric oxygen therapy. Palmdale Regional Medical Center is active in the community and regularly participates with the Antelope Valley Board of Trade, Greater Antelope Valley Economic Alliance, Chambers of Commerce and other civic and governmental groups. Palmdale Regional Medical Center believes in "Community Service Excellence" and supports nonprofit agencies such as the American Cancer Society, United Way, the Antelope Valley Boys and Girls Club and performing arts organizations. Building a Healthier Community...Big Changes are already here!

Essential Job Duties

Reporting to the Director of Emergency Services the Sr. ER Technician is responsible to administer patient care to designated patients under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse. Follows the plan of care set by the registered nurse and/or physician, managing the individual needs of the patient with regards to their age and clinical diagnosis. Performs a variety of direct and indirect patient care duties in the Emergency Department in order to ensure and maintaining smooth patient flow. The Sr. E.R. Technician has specialized skills and knowledge in Emergency Care for all patients from infancy through geriatri c

Qualifications

EDUCATION/TRAINING/ EXPERIENCE

• High School Graduate or equivilent
• One year experience in an acute care setting preferred

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES

• Current CA Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) or LVN Blood withdrawal certification required
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by American Heart Association
• CPI is required within 30 days of hire.
• EMT, CNA or Medical Assistant license 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

This opportunity offers the following; Challenging and rewarding work environment Growth and Development Opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries Competitive Compensation Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan 401k plan with company match.

One of the nation’s largest and most respected hospital companies, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Steadily growing from a startup to an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, UHS today has annual revenue nearing $10 billion. In 2017, UHS was recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; ranked #276 on the Fortune 500, and listed #275 in Forbes inaugural ranking of America’s Top 500 Public Companies. Our operating philosophy is as effective today as it was 40 years ago: Build or acquire high quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets, invest in the people and equipment needed to allow each facility to thrive, and become the leading healthcare provider in each community we serve. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has more than 81,000 employees and through its subsidiaries operates more than 320 acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities and ambulatory centers in the United States, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands and the United Kingdom.

*UHS is a registered trademark of UHS of Delaware, Inc., the management company for Universal Health Services, Inc. and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc. Universal Health Services, Inc. is a holding company and operates through its subsidiaries including its management company, UHS of Delaware, Inc. All healthcare and management operations are conducted by subsidiaries of Universal Health Services, Inc. To the extent any reference to "UHS or UHS facilities" on this website including any statements, articles or other publications contained herein relates to our healthcare or management operations it is referring to Universal Health Services' subsidiaries including UHS of Delaware. Further, the terms "we," "us," "our" or "the company" in such context similarly refer to the operations of Universal Health Services' subsidiaries including UHS of Delaware. Any employment referenced in this website is not with Universal Health Services, Inc. but solely with one of its subsidiaries including but not limited to UHS of Delaware, Inc.

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We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

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