Emergency Lead Technician, Adult Emergency Department - 12HR Evenings

Emergency Lead Technician

Under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse, and in accordance with Hospital policies and procedures, the Emergency Lead Technician provides basic direct and indirect care as a member of the patient care team. The direct patient care activities are related to the following: measuring, recording and reporting patient information, provision of assistance with activities of daily living, and simple treatments and procedures. Also, the Emergency Lead Technician assists in maintaining the patient and unit environment in a clean, orderly condition.

Locations Stanford Health Care What you will do

• Must perform all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the Service Standards of the Hospital(s).
• Accurately observes, records and reports patient information. Legibly and accurately documents care provided.
• Adheres to the standards of nursing care and the policies and procedures of the Hospital and Nursing Department. Carries out all responsibilities following Hospital safety guidelines for self, patient, visitors, and employees.
• Assists patients with and/or provides efficient care related to activities of daily living.
• Completes orientation program and participates in learning activities to maintain and improve knowledge and skills.
• Contributes positively to the unit, department and hospital goals.
• Performs duties as assigned to facilitate a clean, safe, orderly unit and patient care environment.
• Performs routine patient care under the direction and supervision of an RN. With Patient Care Manager approval, may perform specific skills after documented instruction.
• Recognizes and addresses age-appropriate and cultural needs when caring for patients. Effectively communicates and interacts with patients, families, staff, and members of the community from diverse backgrounds.
• Acts as a resource to staff, managers, and physicians related to ED support services.
• Assisting in locating items and supply management.
• Providing training and feedback in regards to job and skill performance.
• Sets an example of how the Hospital Technician-Emergency Department performs their job.
• Assigns organizes and coordinates the daily activities of the Hospital Technician-Emergency Department including assisting the Patient Care Manager with staff scheduling.
• Monitors Hospital Technician-Emergency Department's job performance and coaches as needed to assure standards are being followed.
• Must fulfill all obligations and essential duties of the Hospital Technician-Emergency Department.
• Provides input related to staff performance to assist the Patient Care Manager in writing evaluations.
• Promotes a positive work environment by practicing good communication, diversity awareness and teamwork.
• Prepares assigned shift work schedule and makes changes as necessary to meet the needs of the department.
• Practices time management. Maintains professional behavior and appearance.

Education Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Satisfactory completion of an Emergency Technician Training program or equivalent

Experience Qualifications

• Three (3) years of progressively responsible and directly related work experience, including one (1) year of supervisory experience

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to problem-solve effectively using appropriate resources. Is productive in workflow, skills, and organization
• Ability to provide appropriate care based on the needs of the individual taking into consideration age, culture, and developmental issues
• Ability to provide care as needed and as described in the department's policies and procedures
• Ability to speak, read, write, and understand English effectively at a level appropriate for the job
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment with individuals of diverse cultural backgrounds
• Ability to perform work-lead responsibilities such as training and orienting new employees, assigning and reviewing work for completeness and accuracy, scheduling work, and other coordinating and support duties for a supervisor/manager
• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks during time of stress
• Ability to respond with flexibility to unusual and emergent situations, remain calm in stressful and emergency situations, work different shifts and schedules as needed, work overtime when directed by management
• Knowledge of basic nursing and medical terminology
• Knowledge of computer systems and software used in functional area
• Knowledge of location, operation, and maintenance of common equipment and supplies located in the unit
• Knowledge of role in emergency response
• Knowledge of unit practices, and procedures regarding infection control and health and safety
• Knowledge of location, operation, and maintenance of ED equipment and supplies

Licenses and Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association

These principles apply to ALL employees: SHC Commitment to Providing an Exceptional Patient & Family Experience Stanford Health Care sets a high standard for delivering value and an exceptional experience for our patients and families. Candidates for employment and existing employees must adopt and execute C-I-CARE standards for all of patients, families and towards each other. C-I-CARE is the foundation of Stanford's patient-experience and represents a framework for patient-centered interactions. Simply put, we do what it takes to enable and empower patients and families to focus on health, healing and recovery. You will do this by executing against our three experience pillars, from the patient and family's perspective:

• Know Me: Anticipate my needs and status to deliver effective care
• Show Me the Way: Guide and prompt my actions to arrive at better outcomes and better health
• Coordinate for Me: Own the complexity of my care through coordination

Equal Opportunity Employer Stanford Health Care (SHC) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment. Accordingly, SHC does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity and/or expression, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements.

Base Pay Scale: Generally starting at $39.72 - $44.57 per hour

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. This pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage.