Emergency Department Technician
About The Position
The Emergency Department Technician is a member of the patient care team who performs a variety of tasks and activities to meet patient and department needs consistent with the scope of practice for an unlicensed practitioner. The Emergency Department Technician must manage multiple demands on His/her time to support the activity of the nursing staff, facilitate the timely flow of patients through the Department, and to ensure that the department is stocked and ready to receive and treat patients at all times. Provides basic patient care. This role is limited term, 26 weeks
Requirements
- HS Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
- EMT-Emergency Medical Technician National preferred
- BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider OR CNA-Certified Nurse Assistant or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Principles of body mechanics required.
- Ability to write legibly and spell correctly required.
- Good interpersonal and communications skills required.
- Willingness and ability to learn tasks through on the job training required.
- Employees of Sutter Health and its entities may handle hazardous drugs in the course of their work, including patient care, which requires them to manage, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer drugs identified as hazardous or potentially hazardous by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and in accordance with the USP 800 guidelines.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience required in a health care setting performing direct patient care.
- Military medical or emergency department experience preferred.
- Previous secretary experience in a clinical setting preferred.
- Knowledge of medical terminology and basic anatomy preferred.
Responsibilities
- Performs a variety of tasks and activities to meet patient and department needs
- Supports the activity of the nursing staff
- Facilitates the timely flow of patients through the Department
- Ensures that the department is stocked and ready to receive and treat patients at all times
- Provides basic patient care
Benefits
- Employees of Sutter Health and its entities may handle hazardous drugs in the course of their work, including patient care, which requires them to manage, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer drugs identified as hazardous or potentially hazardous by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and in accordance with the USP 800 guidelines.
- Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.
- Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
