Emergency Care Technician - Irvine Emergency Department

Hoag • Irvine, CA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Emergency Care Technician (ECT) performs select technical procedures and tasks, and assists physicians and nurses in direct patient care in the Emergency Department. The ECT works directly under the supervision of a licensed Registered Nurse (RN) providing bedside patient care and anticipating patient needs. We have current openings at Hoag Hospital Irvine. All openings are full-time, night shift.

Requirements

• Current BLS Certifications required
• Either: Current Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Certification, or Completion of EMT course, or RN License

Nice To Haves

• Recent experience as an EMT or Patient Care Assistant or Military Corpsman, preferred.
• Phlebotomy Certification

Responsibilities

• Performs select technical procedures and tasks, and assists physicians and nurses in direct patient care in the Emergency Department.
• EKGs
• Restraint applications
• Removal of foley catheters
• Splint applications
• Crutch/cane training
• Visual acuity examinations
• Provides transportation, maintains equipment and supplies as well as participates in a safe patient care environment.
• May serve as Lobby Facilitator and assists the triage nurse by performing first aid duties and acting as a liaison between the ED team, patients, and families to patients in the ED Lobby.
• May perform other duties as assigned and described within scope of practice.
• ECT’s with additional competencies may perform phlebotomy and accucheck.
• Measuring and recording vital signs, I&O
• Taking height and weight records
• Performing routine patient admission and discharge duties
• Ensuring patient safety is maintained at all times and is documented
• Performing Clinitek bedside urine test as required (must have annual competency)
• Immediately informing RN of any changes in patient condition
• Communicating pertinent information at shift report with oncoming staff
• Reinforcing patient teaching and reporting patient’s questions to RN
• Performing other duties as assigned within scope of practice

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed