ED Tech
About The Position
The Emergency Department Tech is a vital support member of the emergency department team, directly assisting medical staff and helping ensure a safe and efficient environment for patient care during critical moments. The role supports the team’s ability to respond effectively to emergencies. The technician assists nurses and physicians with direct patient care, including monitoring vital signs, transporting patients, providing wound care, and setting up equipment. The role also involves maintaining a clean and organized work environment, stocking supplies, responding promptly to patient needs and emergencies, communicating with the healthcare team, and following safety and infection control protocols. The technician respects and maintains the rights of patients and families, provides privacy and modesty during care, identifies themselves by name and title, reports suspected abuse or neglect, and attends to patients’ and families’ physical, psychosocial, and spiritual needs. Care must be completed and documented within required time frames.
Requirements
- High school graduate or GED.
- Current CNA license, current EMT or EMT-P, or current student nurse status.
- Applicable credential: California Certified Nursing Assistant, California Emergency Medical Technician, Orthopaedic Technologist Certified, or Orthopedic Technologist Registered.
- Basic Life Support/CPR through the American Heart Association.
- Strong communication skills, ability to work effectively under pressure, and a compassionate and adaptable demeanor.
- Foundational understanding of patient care principles.
Responsibilities
- Assist nurses and physicians with direct patient care activities, including vital sign monitoring, patient transport, wound care, and equipment setup.
- Maintain a clean and organized work environment and stock supplies.
- Respond rapidly to patient needs and emergencies.
- Communicate effectively with the healthcare team.
- Adhere to safety and infection control protocols.
- Respect and maintain the rights of patients and families.
- Provide privacy and modesty during care.
- Identify self by name and title to patients and families.
- Report suspected cases of abuse or neglect.
- Provide for the physical, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of patients and families.
- Complete care and documentation within required time frames.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
