Technician Emergency Room

Anaheimregionalmc; San Gabriel (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

San Gabriel Valley Medical Center is seeking an Emergency Technician to support the ED team in providing timely, patient-family centered care across all age groups, from pediatric to geriatric.

This role requires quick thinking, strong communication, and proficiency with ED workflows, patient monitoring, vital signs, and basic trauma support. Applicants should have EMT/BLS credentials and be bilingual; the hospital offers a busy, team-based environment with training.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Excellent communication and observation skills.
• Phlebotomy experience preferred.
• EKG experience preferred.
• Bilingual in Spanish/Chinese/Vietnamese/English preferred.
• Basic computer skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Enters and maintains data for hospital information systems.
• Performs general secretarial duties such as typing, filing, mail, phones.
• Obtains necessary training prior to initial equipment use.
• Maintains Emergency Department log.
• Demonstrates knowledge of EDITS program.
• Orders supplies as needed.
• Assists nursing staff with computer order entry.
• Documents HMO authorizations appropriately.
• Basic hygiene and nursing care.
• Patient safety measures.
• Use of restraints.
• Vital sign measurement.
• Intake and Output.
• Obtaining/transporting of specimens.
• Stocking of department supply areas.
• Oxygen administration.
• Application of non-sterile dressings/binders.
• Application of orthopaedic immobilization devices.
• Obtaining 12 Lead EKG’s.
• Oral suctioning.
• Point of care testing (urine drip; blood glucose)
• Phlebotomy (adult/pediatric).
• Obtains necessary training prior to initial equipment use.
• Assures equipment is in operating order prior to use.

Skills

Excellent communication

Observation skills

Bilingual

Patient care

Education

High School diploma

EMT or EMT-P certification

CA Phlebotomy License CPT I/II

MAB within 90 days

Tools

EKG Machines

Glucometers

Blood pressure devices

Oxygen administration devices

Pulse oximeters

Suction devices

Orthopaedic immobilization devices

Job description

Overview

In collaboration with the nursing and physician staff, the emergency technician assists in providing timely and appropriate patient-family centered care for all patients in the Emergency Department.

In order to assist the Emergency Department Team, this position requires an understanding of care and service needs of critically ill through acutely ill pediatric through geriatric population.

This position requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the Mission of San Gabriel Valley Medical Center. It is expected that the employee will demonstrate behavior consistent with the Core Values. The employee shall support San Gabriel Valley Medical Center’s strategic plan and the goals and direction of the Performance Improvement Plan (PIP).

Responsibilities

• Enters and maintains data for hospital, information for L.A. County through Reddi Net System.
• Performs general secretarial duties such as typing, filing, mail, phones, etc.
• Obtains necessary training prior to initial equipment use.
• Maintains Emergency Department log .
• Demonstrates knowledge of “EDITS” Program.
• Orders supplies as needed.
• Assists nursing staff with computer order entry.
• Documents HMO authorizations appropriately.
• Basic hygiene and nursing care.
• Patient safety measures.
• Use of restraints.
• Vital sign measurement.
• Intake and Output.
• Obtaining/transporting of specimens.
• Stocking of department supply areas.
• Oxygen administration.
• Application of non-sterile dressings/binders.
• Application of orthopaedic immobilization devices.
• Obtaining 12 Lead EKG’s.
• Oral suctioning.
• Point of care testing (urine drip; blood glucose)
• Phlebotomy (adult/pediatric).
• Obtains necessary training prior to initial equipment use.
• Assures equipment is in operating order prior to use.
• Uses the following equipment in accordance with manufacturer’s operating instructions. Including, but not limited to:
• Blood pressure measurement devices
• Thermometers
• Scales
• Restraints
• Dopplers
• Oxygen administration devices
• Suction devices (wall/portable)
• Glucometers
• EKG Machines
• Pulse oximeters
• Glucometers
• Cardiac monitoring systems
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education/Training/Experience

High School Graduate or equivalent

Excellent communication and observation skills

Phebotomy experience preferred

EKG experience preferred

Bilingual (Spanish/Chinese/Vietnamese/English) preferred

Basic computer skills preferred

Licenses/Certifications

Current BLS certification required

Current EMT or EMT-P certification required

CA Phlebotomy License – CPT I or CPT II within 90 days

MAB – within 90 days of hire.