TECH - ER Full Time Day

About the hospital

Temecula Valley Hospital (TVH) brings advanced technology, innovative programs, patient-centered and family sensitive care to area residents featuring 140 private patient rooms. TVH is a Comprehensive Stroke Center and the first Universal Health Services Hospital Emergency Department in the country to achieve accreditation from the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) as a Geriatric Emergency Department. TVH, with a 4 Star Medicare Hospital Compare rating, specializes in advanced cardiac services and stroke care, general and surgical specialties, and orthopedics as a recent Blue Distinction® Center Designation for Quality in Knee and Hip Replacement Surgeries. TVH is nationally recognized for Patient Safety by the Leapfrog Group, with a 2020 and 2017 Top Hospital Award and nine ‘A’ Grades for Patient Safety.

Responsibilities

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.

• 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

• EMT, CNA, or Medical Assistant (Required)
• BLS (Issued by American Heart Association) (Required)
• Basic dysrhythmia certification required within 6 months of hire
• Current Phlebotomy certification – State of California preferred
• CPI Certification obtained within first 90 days of employment
• 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

Benefits

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Growth and development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries
• Competitive compensation
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
• 401k plan with company match