Emergency Dept Tech

Palomar Health • Escondido, CA

7d

About The Position

Provides and documents care to patients in the Emergency department under the direction of the RN, to ensure a safe, comfortable and confidential environment. Responsible for transcribing physician orders and coordinating clerical aspects of admission, discharge and transfer of patients. Participates as a team member to ensure appropriate resources to all internal/external customers. Speak and read English at a level that is sufficient to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the position. Knowledge of standard office equipment (i.e., calculator, fax, photocopier) and personal computer and computer software skills (i.e., MS Windows, Excel, Access, Word, Powerpoint, internet, e-mail). Windows computer skills including proficient use of keyboarding, use of mouse or keys for functions such as selecting items, use of drop down menus, scroll bars, opening folders, copying and similar operations required upon employment or within the 1st two weeks of employment to perform the essential functions of the job. Performs other duties as assigned. Follows Palomar Health rules, policies, procedures, applicable laws and standards. Carries out the mission, vision, and quality commitment of Palomar Health.

Requirements

• Speak and read English at a level that is sufficient to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the position.
• Knowledge of standard office equipment (i.e., calculator, fax, photocopier) and personal computer and computer software skills (i.e., MS Windows, Excel, Access, Word, Powerpoint, internet, e-mail).
• Windows computer skills including proficient use of keyboarding, use of mouse or keys for functions such as selecting items, use of drop down menus, scroll bars, opening folders, copying and similar operations required upon employment or within the 1st two weeks of employment to perform the essential functions of the job.
• As required by certification and/or licensure
• 6 months related experience
• American Heart Association recognized BLS - Healthcare Provider
• Crisis Prevention (CPI) within 6 months of hire
• EMT, Advanced EMT or Paramedic

Nice To Haves

• High School Diploma and/or combination of education and experience with specialized vocational training
• 1 - 2 years related experience
• Bilingual (Spanish)

Responsibilities

• Provides and documents care to patients in the Emergency department under the direction of the RN
• Transcribing physician orders and coordinating clerical aspects of admission, discharge and transfer of patients
• Participates as a team member to ensure appropriate resources to all internal/external customers
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Follows Palomar Health rules, policies, procedures, applicable laws and standards
• Carries out the mission, vision, and quality commitment of Palomar Health

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees