ER Technician

ER Tech

Inspired by faith. Driven by innovation. Powered by humankindness. CommonSpirit Health is building a healthier future for all through its integrated health services. As one of the nation's largest nonprofit Catholic healthcare organizations, CommonSpirit Health delivers more than 20 million patient encounters annually through more than 2,300 clinics, care sites and 158 hospital-based locations, in addition to its home-based services and virtual care offerings.

As our ER Tech, you will help Emergency Department Nurses and Physicians at Dominican Hospital deliver high-quality, patient-centered care and maintain a well-supplied, organized department so they can ensure efficient and compassionate service during critical times. Every day you will utilize the AIDET principle to communicate with patients and families, accurately measure and record vital signs, weights, and visual acuity, and perform 12-lead EKGs. You will be expected to safely transport patients to diagnostic exams, assist patients with ADLs, maintain equipment and supplies, and effectively function as a unit coordinator providing clerical support. To be successful in this role you must possess strong communication skills (including AIDET), knowledge of vital sign ranges, medical terminology, and basic computer skills. You should also have at least one year of previous direct patient care experience in an emergency department or pre-hospital setting, EKG experience, and current BLS-CPR certification and EMT-CA (or NREMT-B) certification.

• Utilizes the AIDET principle to communicate with others, with a focus on patients and their families. Acknowledge Introduce Explain Duration Thank
• Reports and documents all care rendered to patient, patient/family.
• Reports and documents all changes in patients conditions including behavior and psychosocial.
• Utilizes Chain of Command appropriately as needed.
• Demonstrates ability to measure and record vital signs, including orthostatics. Demonstrates knowledge of vital sign ranges in all ranges and notifies licensed nursing staff of any abnormal vital sign.
• Demonstrates ability to accurately measure and record weights on all patients in ED.

Required

• One year previous direct patient care in an emergency department, ambulance, fire or emergent pre-hospital setting.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support - CPR
• Emergency Medical Technician: CA
• National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians Basic

Preferred

• EKG experience

Founded in 1941, Dignity Health - Dominican Hospital is a 188-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Santa Cruz, California. Serving over 80,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including heart care, orthopedics, and a Family Birthing Center. Additionally, Dominican Hospital has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center, and has been awarded the AMA/ASA's Get the Guidelines - Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement, recognizing the hospital's commitment to providing the best stroke care.

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Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible team members may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit our Total Rewards.

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