Technician-Emergency Department- Per Diem Days-Temecula Valley Hospital

Job Description

Responsibilities

E mergency Department (ED) Technician

The Emergency Department Technician is responsible for assuring all oxygen tanks are full and available on each gurney, and stocks all rooms with appropriate bedside supplies and linens. The ED Tech transports patients to ancillary departments as needed. Other responsibilities include, assisting RNs and physicians/Pas with assessments, examinations, and treatments as directed; assisting the unit clerk with clerical duties as assigned by the Clinical Supervisor.

Essential Job Duties :

Reports and documents in the emergency department information system patient care performed such as: vital signs, bedside care, and observations. Provides telephone services, including answering and directing calls, giving information, placing pages to physicians, overhead paging of safety codes, and returning calls. Notifies ancillary departments of need for patient services in a timely and appropriate manner.

Qualifications

Education/Training/Experience:

• CA EMT, CA Paramedic, CA CNA or Medical Assistant required –OR- Currently enrolled in RN program with successful completion of 2 semesters of clinical coursework.
• BLS (Current from AHA) required
• Basic dysrhythmia certification (BART) required
• CPI Certification obtained within days of hire
• Current Phlebotomy certification – State of California preferred
• Effective written and verbal communication skills in the English language
• Telephone, typing, and filing skills
• Basic computer systems
• Basic knowledge of nursing care terminology and functions

This opportunity offers the following:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Growth and development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries
• Competitive compensation

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune corporation, annual revenues were $.8 billion in 4. UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately , employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.