ED Tech I (Full-Time, Varied)

Position Summary

The Emergency Department Technician’s primary responsibility is to facilitate patient flow. The ED Technician provides basic patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. They may perform selected procedures as defined in the Patient Care Standards Manual. Patient care would include: obtaining vital signs, placing patients in exam rooms, obtaining specimens, preparing, assisting patients for clinician evaluation, and assisting clinicians. They will see that the area is orderly, well stocked with supplies and equipment is ready for use.

About the Role

Enloe Health is a Level II Trauma Center located in beautiful Northern California. We offer a full array of medical services, and our mission is to elevate the health of the communities we serve. As a Planetree organization, we place high value on hiring the right team to care for our patients and their families—care that is steeped in compassion, human connection, and mutual support. If you feel called to make a meaningful impact through empathetic, person-centered care, and thrive in a culture that values collaboration and purpose, we welcome you to join our team.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate patient flow
• Provide basic patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse
• Perform selected procedures as defined in the Patient Care Standards Manual
• Obtain vital signs
• Place patients in exam rooms
• Obtain specimens
• Prepare and assist patients for clinician evaluation
• Absorb and assist clinicians
• Ensure the area is orderly, well stocked with supplies, and equipment is ready for use

Requirements

• Previous medical training such as EMT or Military Corpsman OR six months emergency department or pre-hospital experience
• One year experience on an ambulance or in an emergency department
• Current CPR Certification
• Knowledge of Medical Terminology
• Ability to interact professionally and effectively communicate with physicians, staff, patients, and public
• Sensitivity for the hospitalized patient and family
• Ability to follow instructions, work quickly and accurately in a fast-paced environment
• Analytical and grammatical skills to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing
• Utilization of clerical and computer skills for a variety of support functions
• Organizational and multi-tasking skills essential

Qualifications

• Education / Training / Experience: Previous medical training such as EMT or Military Corpsman OR six months emergency department or pre-hospital experience Desired: One year experience on an ambulance or in an emergency department

Skills

• Technical competence and capable of using electronic medical records and centralized monitoring systems
• Knowledge of Medical Terminology
• Professional and effective communication with physicians, staff, patients, and public
• Sensitivity for the hospitalized patient and family
• Ability to follow instructions, work quickly and accurately in a fast-paced environment
• Analytical and grammatical skills to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing
• Utilization of clerical and computer skills for a variety of support functions
• Organizational and multi-tasking skills essential

Benefits

Enloe offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to all eligible employees, including, but not limited to:

• $0 premium medical plan to include vision insurance
• Prescription and dental group insurance
• Retail with employer match
• Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that starts accruing immediately and can be used as it's earned
• Extended Sick Leave
• Flexible Spending Accounts for unreimbursed medical expenses and dependent care
• Employee Assistance Program
• Education Assistance

Please visit the employee benefits page at http://www.enloe.org/benefits to get more in-depth benefits and coverage information or email recruiter@enloe.org to receive a full summary of benefits.