Emergency Services Technician - Adult ED

Loma Linda • Loma Linda, CA

5h • $26 - $28

About The Position

The Emergency Services Technician works in a combination role in the Adult Emergency Department of a tertiary care facility with Level I trauma designation. Under the supervision of a registered nurse, nurse practitioner, and/or physician, the technician is competent to perform as a Patient Care Assistant (PCA), Telemetry Technician (TT), and/or Unit Secretary (US). The role requires flexibility in accepting changing assignments and duties at the beginning of and throughout each shift.

The technician provides direct and indirect, age-specific, developmentally appropriate patient care as directed, and seeks clarification about duties as needed. The position supports safe patient care, customer service, and professionalism, and contributes to a cooperative work environment serving a culturally diverse workforce and patient population. Other duties may be assigned as needed. Candidates must complete a Basic Arrhythmia Recognition course before applying and must understand and embrace Loma Linda University Health’s mission, purpose, and identity.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Successful completion of a basic arrhythmia recognition course; candidates must complete a Basic Arrhythmia Recognition course before applying.
• Completion of an approved Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program or School of Nursing fundamentals; completion of an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) program may be considered in lieu of a CNA program.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Competence in fundamentals of patient care and knowledge of the scope of practice for unlicensed healthcare team members.
• Ability to read, write legibly, and speak English with professional quality.
• Ability to use a computer, printer, and necessary software, including Word, Outlook, and the organization’s electronic medical record.
• Ability to troubleshoot patient care equipment and perform basic non-licensed patient care activities.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions; communicate positively, effectively, and professionally; collaborate; and accept direction.
• Ability to follow or enforce policies consistently, remain calm and courteous under pressure, think critically, exercise good judgment, and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to perform basic math, compose written material, manage multiple assignments, organize and prioritize workload, solve problems, recall information accurately, and attend to detail.
• Sensory abilities necessary for the role include distinguishing colors and smells, hearing conversation and workplace or patient-care sounds, seeing computer screens and written materials, and discerning temperature variances through touch.
• Must understand and embrace the mission, purpose, and identity of Loma Linda University Health and its affiliated entities.

Nice To Haves

• At least six months of experience as a paramedic transport provider, telemetry technician, unit secretary, or patient care assistant.
• Spanish language skills.
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Certified Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform Patient Care Assistant, Telemetry Technician, and/or Unit Secretary duties under the supervision of a registered nurse, nurse practitioner, and/or physician.
• Accept changing assignments and job duties at the beginning of and throughout the shift.
• Provide direct and indirect, age-specific, developmentally appropriate patient care as directed.
• Seek information and clarification about duties throughout the shift as needed.
• Use effective interpersonal skills to support customer service, safe patient care, and professionalism.
• Contribute to a caring and cooperative work environment among a culturally diverse workforce and patient population.
• Perform other duties as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED