Emergency Trauma Technician Supervisor

About the role

This position represents and acts on behalf of Nurse Managers in all trauma technician functions for the Emergency Medicine umbrella.

Responsibilities

• Directs, plans, and monitors clinical and technical operations, functions, and resources of the Emergency Department.
• Operates various types of equipment, including the autopulse, EKG machine, pleurovac, ring cutter, oxygen regulators.
• Acts as the point of contact for the environment of care, patient property and belongings, conducts weekly rounding with EVS, EH&S, and oversees safety inspections per standards.
• Provides administrative supervisory operations to senior trauma technician employees, including human resources activities such as participating in interviews and recommending, coordinating training, providing coaching, performance evaluations, disciplinary actions, completing forms and documents related to HR and Payroll units.

Requirements

• For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license and/or certification if required of the position.
• American Heart Association (AHA) BLS CPR Certification or UCDH-issued CPR Certification.
• Licensed by the State of California as Certified Phlebotomy Technician.
• Associate degree and/or equivalent experience/training.
• Supervisory experience or an equivalent combination of such education and experience.
• Experience establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
• Must complete and maintain Helipad & Critical Care Team trainings within 6 months of hire.
• Experience working in a health care institution or similar complex organization/industry.
• Strong leadership and decision-making skills to evaluate program/staff needs, problem-solving, train other staff.
• Ability to research, collect, analyze and interpret data from a variety of sources.
• Ability to identify and resolve problems/issues.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the internet to locate information, evaluate products, provide cost comparisons and download data.
• Ability to work independently, accurately and quickly on multiple assignments, with multiple deadlines, maintaining productivity and flexibility.
• Knowledge and understanding of as well as the ability to interpret local, state and federal regulations (i.e., Joint Commission, Title XXII, Cal OSHA, State Department of Health, State Fire Marshall and Infection Control Standards).
• Must possess skills and abilities to recognize facility malfunctions or unsafe practices and have demonstrated ability to communicate department needs effectively.
• Willingness to learn new technology with an ability to quickly learn required applications to accomplish duties.
• Strong presentation and training skills.
• Exceptional analytical, administrative and interpersonal problem-solving skills.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills with ability to write clear and concise emails, memoranda, project proposals, technical reports, policies and procedures, lead discussions, maintain appropriate and courteous interdepartmental communication, present information in a logical, concise and sequential order and deliver effective presentations.
• Excellent interpersonal and team management skills to work collaboratively with sensitivity and acceptance of individual differences in a diverse work force.
• Demonstrated ability to display respect and maintain the confidentiality of all patients, physicians, and hospital-related information.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language and utilize medical terminology appropriately.
• Skills and knowledge to work with all department equipment, tools, IE, EKG, monitoring and diagnostic equipment, life support equipment/ambu-bags, gurneys, compressed air tanks, oxygen set-up, trays, packs with instruments, tongs, tubing, solutions, and supplies.
• Familiar with principles of asepsis and hand hygiene.
• Basic knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
• Ability to anticipate the needs of patient appropriately.

Qualifications

• License and/or certification if required of the position.
• Associate degree and/or equivalent experience/training.
• Supervisory experience or an equivalent combination of such education and experience.
• Experience establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
• Must complete and maintain Helipad & Critical Care Team trainings within 6 months of hire.
• Experience working in a health care institution or similar complex organization/industry.
• Strong leadership and decision-making skills to evaluate program/staff needs, problem-solving, train other staff.
• Ability to research, collect, analyze and interpret data from a variety of sources.
• Ability to identify and resolve problems/issues.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the internet to locate information, evaluate products, provide cost comparisons and download data.
• Ability to work independently, accurately and quickly on multiple assignments, with multiple deadlines, maintaining productivity and flexibility.
• Knowledge and understanding of as well as the ability to interpret local, state and federal regulations (i.e., Joint Commission, Title XXII, Cal OSHA, State Department of Health, State Fire Marshall and Infection Control Standards).
• Must possess skills and abilities to recognize facility malfunctions or unsafe practices and have demonstrated ability to communicate department needs effectively.
• Willingness to learn new technology with an ability to quickly learn required applications to accomplish duties.
• Strong presentation and training skills.
• Exceptional analytical, administrative and interpersonal problem-solving skills.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills with ability to write clear and concise emails, memoranda, project proposals, technical reports, policies and procedures, lead discussions, maintain appropriate and courteous interdepartmental communication, present information in a logical, concise and sequential order and deliver effective presentations.
• Excellent interpersonal and team management skills to work collaboratively with sensitivity and acceptance of individual differences in a diverse work force.
• Demonstrated ability to display respect and maintain the confidentiality of all patients, physicians, and hospital-related information.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language and utilize medical terminology appropriately.
• Skills and knowledge to work with all department equipment, tools, IE, EKG, monitoring and diagnostic equipment, life support equipment/ambu-bags, gurneys, compressed air tanks, oxygen set-up, trays, packs with instruments, tongs, tubing, solutions, and supplies.
• Familiar with principles of asepsis and hand hygiene.
• Basic knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
• Ability to anticipate the needs of patient appropriately.

Skills

• Leadership and decision-making skills.
• Research, collection, analysis, and interpretation of data.
• Problem identification and resolution.
• Interpersonal communication and collaboration.
• Technical proficiency with medical equipment.
• Effective time management and multitasking.
• Confidentiality and respect for patient information.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Team management and interpersonal skills.
• Learning new technologies and applications.

Benefits

High quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family's needs
UC pays for Dental and Vision insurance premiums for you and your family
Extensive leave benefits including Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical Leave
Paid Holidays annually as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Education Reimbursement Program as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth
WorkLife and Wellness programs and resources
On-site Employee Assistance Program including access to free mental health services
Supplemental insurance offered including additional life, short/long term disability, pet insurance and legal coverage
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL) Qualified Employer & Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program for qualified roles
Retirement benefit options for eligible roles including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans. More information on our retirement benefits can be found here

Pay

$33.33 - $59.48

Schedule

7pm-7am variable