Emergency Department Technician II

Job Summary

Under direct supervision of the physician and/or designee, assists in examination and treatment of patients.

Essential Responsibilities

• Performs within the scope and training of the EDT, and consistent State/ Federal regulations including EMTALA, HIPAA and other applicable regulations, including patient confidentiality and risk management.
• Provides competent patient care, for all ages, acuities and conditions in the population the facility serves, including ensuring age-specific care and responding to cultural needs of patients and families.
• Communicates clearly and with courtesy with all members of healthcare team, following lines of authority, as appropriate.
• Proficient in English for effective oral and written communication with co-workers and other healthcare team members.
• Completes duties with regard to safety practices and policies, including infection control, workplace safety, and management of aggressive behaviors.
• Maintains required certifications and continuing education requirements per department and facility standards.
• Establishes priorities based on essential patient needs and available unit resources of time, personnel, equipment, and supplies.
• Demonstrates an awareness of and sensitivity to patient/family rights, cultural and ethical beliefs.
• Participates in ED staff meetings, in-services, and performance improvement activities.
• Establishes effective working relationships with members of the health care team, patients, and families.
• Assists with rooming and undressing of patients at the direction of the RN.
• Obtains, records and reports vital signs, EKG.s, heights, weights and inputs/outputs of patients as directed and per department policy.
• Demonstrates knowledge and ability to implement community resources.
• Conducts pharmacy, lab, nutrition and imaging pick-ups and deliveries, including specimen transport, as needed.
• Responsible for cleanliness, stocking and organization of patient care areas, utility and storage rooms.
• Per facility infection control policy, cleans and processes instruments.
• Performs other related duties as necessary.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Grade 4

Experience Basic Qualifications: Six (6) months of related experience as an Emergency Medical Technician, Certified Nursing Assistant, or Medical Assistant with certification as specified by the Medical Board of California, or equivalent (e.g. military experience) or, completion of an ED or UCC externship in an unlicensed assistive personnel externship or, completion of first semester of clinical course work in a nursing program. Education High School Diploma/GED. License, Certification, Registration Phlebotomy Technician II Certificate (California) OR Phlebotomy Technician I Certificate (California) Basic Life Support Additional Requirements Demonstrated ability to use personal computer. Demonstrated commitment to service orientation (members, staff, providers). Knowledge of medical terminology. Must be willing to work in a Labor Management Partnership environment. Also refer to Position Specifications outlined in the appropriate collective bargaining agreement.

Preferred Qualifications

N/A

Primary Location

California,Fremont,Fremont Hospital

Scheduled Weekly Hours

32

Shift

Night

Workdays

• Week 1: Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
• Week 2: Sun, Wed, Thu, Fri

Working Hours Start

12:00 AM

Working Hours End

08:30 AM

Job Schedule

Part-time

Job Type

Standard

Worker Location

Onsite

Employee Status

Regular

Department

Fremont Hospital - Emergency - 0206

Pay Range

$43.01 - $45.25 / hour

Kaiser Permanente strives to offer a market competitive total rewards package and is committed to pay equity and transparency.

The posted pay range is based on possible base salaries for the role and does not reflect the full value of our total rewards package. Actual base pay determined at offer will be based on labor market data, internal alignment, and a candidate's years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location.

Travel

No

Work Setting

Onsite