ED Tech Nights 1900-0730

Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley•Pleasanton, CA

30d•$30 - $37•Onsite

About The Position

The Emergency Department Technician works under the direction of registered nurses and physicians to support direct patient care and maintain department supplies and equipment. The technician completes procedures as ordered by a physician and helps provide individualized, appropriate care that supports treatment goals and efficient patient movement through the emergency department or urgent care system. The role follows Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley’s C-I-CARE standards for patient-centered interactions. Specific responsibilities may vary by department or program, and other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 6 months of Emergency Room/Urgent Care Technician experience, or work in an EMT-B, EMT-I, or EMT-P related position.
Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers certification.
EMT (Emergency Medical Tech) credential.
Knowledge of medical terminology.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Attention to detail.
Strong customer service skills.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Knowledge of and adherence to the Code of Ethics and performance standards specific to patient care.

Responsibilities

Provide individualized, appropriate patient care to meet treatment goals and support timely movement through the ED/UCC system.
Check and document vital signs, including temperature, blood pressure, pulse, respiratory rate, pulse oximetry, and weight, as directed by an RN or physician.
Apply simple dressings and maintain clean technique as ordered by a physician.
Obtain, label, and transport assigned specimens, including blood, urine, feces, and sputum.
Respond promptly to patient call lights and report patient or family needs and observations to appropriate staff; escalate needs requiring intervention to an RN or physician.
Assist the RN in identifying reportable cases, including abuse and infection-control matters.
Remove and replace soiled linens; remove, dispose of, clean, and replace procedure equipment immediately after use.
Remove malfunctioning equipment from service and report it appropriately.
Attend meetings and in-service programs and serve on hospital committees as assigned.
Provide health education and encourage healthy behaviors, involving the patient’s family in care decisions as directed by an RN or physician.
Support discharge instruction delivery as written by the physician and directed by the RN, adapting to the patient’s age, development, and knowledge.
Perform duties in accordance with Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley’s C-I-CARE standards.