Emergency Department Tech

Sutter Health•Castro Valley, CA

18h•Onsite

About The Position

Position exists to assist the professional nursing and medical staff of the Emergency Department in providing the highest quality medical care to emergency patients with consideration of the patient's privacy and safety.

Requirements

HS Diploma or GED
BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider
EMT Certification
1 year recent relevant experience
Demonstrated knowledge of basic patient care skills, various medical procedures, views, and equipment.
Basic understanding of human anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology.
Possess written and verbal communications skills.
Well-developed time management and organizational skills.
General knowledge of computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and Outlook).

Responsibilities

Assist the professional nursing and medical staff of the Emergency Department in providing the highest quality medical care to emergency patients.
Consider the patient's privacy and safety.
Recognize an emergency situation and take appropriate action.
Interpret a variety of data and instructions, furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences, including non-medical people.
Prioritize assignments and work within standardized operating procedures and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.
Work independently, as well as be part of the team, including accomplishing multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions.
Identify, evaluate and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options.
Build collaborate relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.