Emergency Department Tech - Greenbrae, United States - Marin General Hospital

Description

ABOUT MARINHEALTH a UCSF Affiliate

Come and be a part of our healing team at the award-winning MarinHealth Ranked in the top 3% of general hospitals in the country, we have made great strides since returning to our roots as an independent hospital.

As Marin County's only acute hospital and a vital resource for a wide range of essential health care services, it is our mission-and our passion-to excel in every medical specialty.

We attract the finest physicians and employees who appreciate having the best of both worlds:

the resources and medical sophistication of an academic medical center combined with the personalized, caring touch of an independent hospital.

We have an exceptionally collaborative team that adheres to the highest service excellence standards to ensure that we deliver world-class, personalized care to patients.

Our Joint-Commission accredited hospital has won numerous awards and certifications in delivering best-in-class health care in the San Francisco Bay Area.

WHAT WE OFFER

MarinHealth offers a generous suite of employee benefits, which includes a comprehensive and rich health benefits program (medical, dental, vision and prescription plans).

Our robust Wellness @ Work program (e.g. onsite health & fitness classes, discounts, etc) also promotes a healthier lifestyle for employees and to support you on your Healthy Healer journey.

Other benefits include, but are not limited to, a 403(b) contribution plan and company-funded retirement plan, life insurance, vacation, holiday and sick leave, which you will start accruing immediately.

Our benefits are highly competitive and considered to be one of the best in the Bay Area Find your healing place at MarinHealth.

External hires are subject to a background check and pre-employment medical screen.

Qualified applicants with arrest records and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with federal, state and local laws.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability status and any other classifications protected by federal, state & local laws.

JOB SUMMARY:

The purpose of this role is to assist the Registered Nurses, Physicians, and Physician Assistants in providing direct care to the patients.

This care team member will obtain and record vital signs, provide assistance with personal care and activities of daily living, transport patients, apply orthopedic splints and immobilizers, conduct EKG testing, and other duties delegated to them by licensed personnel.

The Emergency Department Technician will also help maintain a safe and efficient patient care environment by stocking supply and linen carts, replacing full sharps containers, cleaning equipment and stretchers, and other duties as assigned by the Manager or their designee.

JOB SUMMARY:

The purpose of this role is to assist the Registered Nurses, Physicians, and Physician Assistants in providing direct care to the patients.

This care team member will obtain and record vital signs, provide assistance with personal care and activities of daily living, transport patients, apply orthopedic splints and immobilizers, conduct EKG testing, and other duties delegated to them by licensed personnel.

The Emergency Department Technician will also help maintain a safe and efficient patient care environment by stocking supply and linen carts, replacing full sharps containers, cleaning equipment and stretchers, and other duties as assigned by the Manager or their designee.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION
High school diploma, GED or equivalent required


EXPERIENCE

A minimum of one year experience as an EMT, Paramedic, or CNA; experience as an Orthopedic Technician is preferred; enrollment in a registered nursing program with completion of at least the first year of instruction may substitute for the required experience.

PREREQUISITE SKILLS

• Ability to read, speak, write clearly and legible, and understand and follow English verbal and written instructions
• Ability to establish priorities and follow through on assigned tasks
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with patients, visitors, physicians, team members and other hospital staff
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Ability to learn current in-house computer systems
• Ability to work effectively as a team member and contribute positively towards the goals of the team and the organization
• Maintain a calm demeanor while working in an atmosphere of conflicting demands

LICENSE/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION:

• CA phlebotomy license required
• Applicants must possess and maintain Basic Cardiac Life Support for the Healthcare Provider certification according to hospital policy
• Management of Assaultive Behavior within 180 days of hire, maintain annually
• CNA, EMT or Orthopedic Certificate preferred

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
ESSENTIAL (not modifiable)

• Obtains and records vital signs, intakes and outputs, and other patient data and reports significant findings to licensed personnel
• Assists patient with or provides hygiene, ADL, comfort and safety measures for the patients
• Provides assistance with positioning, ambulating, and transfers of patients
• Assists with simple respiratory therapy treatments for patients. Performs (bedside) EKG's, and other specimen collection
• Prepares patient for OR, diagnostic tests and transport, and assist licensed staff with simple procedures
• Provides trouble shooting and set up of equipment and assists other team members with treatments and procedures
• Applies splints and other orthopedic immobilizers
• Brings patient into Emergency Department treatment area and prepares patients to be seen by physician per patient care guidelines. Assist physician with physical examination when requested
• Prepares procedural trays utilizing sterile technique and assists physicians and nurses with procedures
• Assist RN with receiving ambulance patients, i.e. placing patient on the monitor, transferring patient, assisting patient into hospital gown, and obtaining vital signs
• Stays alert to potential changes in the condition of a patient and immediately reports any changes observed to licensed personnel
• Responds to Code 2000 on assigned unit
• Attends all mandatory classes, meetings and in-services per unit and hospital standards; for example, Mock Code, TB Testing, Safety Quiz
• Transports patients in wheelchairs and gurneys
• Inspects and cleans wheelchairs, gurneys and other ED equipment during idle time. Removes from service any equipment in need of repair and delivers such equipment to engineering for repair
• Performs Post Morton care and transports expired patients to the morgue
• Performs quick registration function on new patients as needed
• Changes linen and disinfects gurney between patients
• Cross trains to Clerk position
• Edits EKG machine

SECONDARY (modifiable)

• Performs phlebotomy (only if CA phlebotomy certified)
• Other duties as assigned

At MarinHealth, our top priority is the well-being of our employees, patients, and community.

As such, we require all employees to receive necessary immunizations, including the measles, mumps, varicella, and seasonal flu vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter.

Additionally, the continued recommendation to obtain a COVID + booster vaccination status.

We understand that some individuals may require medical or religious exemptions from these requirements, but we remain committed to prioritizing the health and safety of all.

Thank you for helping us in our efforts to maintain a healthy and safe environment for all.

The compensation for this role listed on this posting is in compliance with applicable law. The selected candidate's compensation will be determined based on the individual's skills, experience, internal/market equity factors, and qualifications.

This posted minimum and maximum range represents the minimum and maximum of what we reasonably expect to compensate for the position.

Furthermore, all compensation decisions are ultimately determined in accordance with our compensation philosophy. Compensation for positions covered by collective bargaining agreements are governed by the agreements in the aforementioned document.