Emergency Department Technician - EDT

Description

Title: Emergency Department Technician



Location: Laguna Hills, CA



Department: Emergency Services



Status: Full Time



Shift: Nights (12hr shifts)



Pay Range: $21.50/hr. - $30.65/hr.



MemorialCare is a nonprofit integrated health system that includes four leading hospitals, award-winning medical groups – consisting of over 200 sites of care, and more than 2,000 physicians throughout Orange and Los Angeles Counties. We are committed to increasing access to patient-centric, affordable, and high-quality healthcare; your personal contributions are integral to MemorialCare's recognition as a market leader and innovator in value-based and other care models.



Across our family of medical centers, we support each one of our bright, talented employees in reaching the highest levels of professional development, contribution, collaboration, and accountability. Whatever your role and whatever expertise you bring, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your full potential in an environment of respect, innovation, and teamwork.

Position Summary



This position requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the mission of Saddleback Medical Center. It is expected that the employee demonstrate behavior consistent with our core values: Integrity, Accountability, Best Practices, Compassion and Synergy. The employee shall support Saddleback Medical Center’s strategic plan and participate in and advocate performance improvement/patient safety activities.



The Emergency Department Technician is an unlicensed caregiver working under the direction of the Registered Nurse. This position is responsible for supporting the Emergency Department to maintain smooth, effective communication between healthcare practitioners, departments, patients, and visitors. The Emergency Department Technician position is accountable for the accurate, timely documentation in the patient medical record. Ensures prompt, timely assistance which contributes to the patient’s progress towards discharge. This role is accountable for patient admission, transfer, discharge flow processes, and for providing the most basic of patient care, including data collection, personal hygiene, vital sign measurement and assistance with activities of daily living.



Saddleback Medical Center Emergency Department is a cardiac/STEMI and thrombectomy-certified stroke receiving unit serving a diverse community. This position is responsible for providing patient care in a safe and effective manner in a dynamic, multidisciplinary team. Working under the direction of the Registered Nurses, the Emergency Department Technician assists the Emergency Department team in routine and acute care, transfer and transport of patients, splint application, wound care, and performing EKG testing.



Essential Functions and Responsibilities of the Job



1. Demonstrates knowledge of the clinical and information technology systems.



2. Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of patient privacy rights. Maintains confidentiality of all medical, financial and other sensitive material in printed, electronic or verbal form, which may jeopardize the privacy of patients and or employees.



3. Manages and acknowledges patient-family-significant other expectations to create positive experiences.



4. Contributes to an effective, clean and safe working environment.



5. Demonstrates tact, sensitivity and discretion in order to maintain good relations with others.



6. Demonstrates the ability to integrate knowledge of job specific competencies.



7. Follows directions and communicates with the registered nurse and other members of the healthcare team in an organized, clear and timely manner.



8. Collects and documents information pertinent to the patient’s status in the patient’s electronic medical record and notifies the registered nurse of changes in patient’s condition.



9. Performs clerical duties related to admission, discharge and documentation of patient information in the Emergency Department.



10. Demonstrates the ability to safely maintain and competently use equipment in the delivery of patient care.



11. Ability to be at work and be on time.



12. Ability to follow company policies, procedures, standard work and directives.



13. Ability to interact in a positive and constructive manner.



14. Ability to prioritize and multitask.



Placement in the pay range is based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, relevant years of experience and qualifications. In addition to base pay, there may be additional compensation available for this role, including but not limited to, shift differentials, extra shift incentives, and bonus opportunities. Health and wellness is our passion at MemorialCare—that includes taking good care of employees and their dependents. We offer high quality health insurance plan options, so you can select the best choice for your family. And there’s more... Check out our MemorialCare Benefits for more information about our Benefits and Rewards.

Qualifications

Qualifications/Work Experience:



• One year of experience in an acute care setting preferred

• One year of acute care experience as unit secretary/nursing assistant/ monitor technician or

nursing student who has completed the first semester of nursing school preferred

• Basic computer skills preferred

• Proficient in verbal and written English required



Education/Licensure/Certification:



• Current American Heart Association Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) card required

• Certified nursing assistant (CNA) or Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-B) preferred