Emergency Trauma Technician

Job Summary The Emergency Trauma Technician provides ancillary support to both the nursing and medical staff within the Emergency Department. The Trauma Technician performs ECGs, wound irrigations, wound preparation/bandaging, CPR, inventory and secure patient valuables, patient transports, assist and obtain vital signs, track and monitor equipment maintenance, inventory and order supplies, assist in equipment set‑up ie, suture trays, surgical trays, splints, c‑spine immobilization, oxygen set‑up, postmortem care, teaching patient crutch walking and cast care. Assists nursing and medical staff in other duties as required. Minimum Qualifications - For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license and/or certification if required of the position American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS), or UC Davis Health CPR Medical Assistant (MA) or Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification or Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification or Paramedic certification At least 1 year of recent acute care or pre‑hospital (EMT/paramedic) experience Ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language and utilize medical terminology appropriately. Ability to set priorities and organize work. Ability to work accurately and quickly under pressure. Familiar with principles of asepsis and hand hygiene. Familiarity with cost containment and maintenance of quality of care for patient through environment, equipment and documentation. 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 Ability to anticipate the needs of patient appropriately. Ability to communicate concisely to all co‑workers and patients. Key Responsibilities 50% - Performs Technical Care to Patients 20% - Performs Selected Procedures 20% - Front Desk Duties 10% - Certifications, Staff Meetings, Orientation/Training Department Overview Emergency Medicine provide Level 1 adult and pediatric trauma care for more than 33 of California's 58 counties. UC Davis Health System is home to state‑of‑the‑art emergency care for children. Our Pediatric Emergency Department features the only Level 1 pediatric trauma center in inland Northern California (verified by the American College of Surgeons). From Portland to Fresno, from outside the Bay Area to Reno, no other hospital in inland Northern California has a Level 1 adult and pediatric trauma center servicing approximately 70,000 patients each year. The Department of Emergency Medicine at UC Davis provides a dedicated team of physicians, nurses, 42 residents, and a total of 26 specialists of every medical and surgical specialty to treat critically ill and injured adults and children. Our team provides an extraordinary level of knowledge, skill and compassion to every patient we serve at our Level 1 Surgery and Emergency Services Pavilion. The Emergency Department is prepared and equipped to provide comprehensive and efficient emergency care to patients in need of medical and surgical specialty physicians to treat critical and acute illnesses and injuries 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

POSITION INFORMATION

Salary or Pay Range: $29.11-$36.24 Salary Frequency: Hourly Salary Grade: 142 UC Job Title: EMERGENCY TRAUMA TCHN UC Job Code: 008920 Number of Positions: 1 Appointment Type: Staff: Career Percentage of Time: 90% Shift (Work Schedule): 6:45pm - 7:15am, 3 shifts per week, 12 hour shifts Location: Surgery & Emergency Serv PAV (HSP010) - Sacramento, CA Union Representation: EX-Patient Care Technical Benefits Eligible: Yes This position is 100% on‑site Benefits Outstanding benefits and perks are among the many rewards of working for the University of California. UC Davis offers a full range of benefits, resources and programs to help you bring your best self to work, as well as to help you and your family achieve your health, wellness, financial and career goals. Learn more about the benefits below and eligibility by visiting UCnet Benefits Page or Benefits Summary for UC Davis Health Employees or Benefits Summary for UC Davis Employees. High quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family's needs UC pays for dental and vision coverage for you and your family Retirement plans for eligible employees including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans Supplemental insurance offered including additional life, short/long term disability, pet insurance, legal coverage, accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical Leave, Adoption Assistance and Pay for Family Care and Bonding for eligible employees Lactation Support Program and Family Care discounts and resources Employee Well‑being resources and programming to support thriving in all aspects of employee's lives On‑site Employee Assistance Program including access to free mental health services Generous amount of paid Holidays annually as outlined in the UC Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreements Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as outlined in the UC Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreements Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Staff Education Reimbursement Program for eligible employees Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer and Student Loan Debt Counseling Program for eligible employees Physical Demands Standing - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours Walking - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours Sitting - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours Lifting/Carrying 0-25 lbs - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours Pushing/Pulling 0-25 lbs - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours Pushing/Pulling 26-50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours Pushing/Pulling over 50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours Bending/Stooping - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours Squatting/Kneeling - Occasional Up to 3 Hours Twisting - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) - Occasional Up to 3 Hours Reaching overhead - Occasional Up to 3 Hours Keyboard use/repetitive motion - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours Environmental Demands Loud noise levels - Occasional Up to 3 Hours Uneven Surfaces or Elevations - Occasional Up to 3 Hours Mental Demands Sustained attention and concentration - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours Complex problem solving/reasoning - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours Ability to organize & prioritize - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours Communication skills - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours Numerical skills - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours Constant Interaction - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours Customer/Patient Contact - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours Multiple Concurrent Tasks - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours Work Environment UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco free campus effective January 1, 2014. Smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (e‑cigarettes) will be strictly prohibited on any UC Davis owned or leased property, indoors and outdoors, including parking lots and residential space. Variable shift, variable days. Works overtime as defined by the collective bargaining agreements; floats to other areas; and works weekends, holidays and call as required. References reflect an overall meets or exceeds. Methods of Measurement Include the Following: Direct Observation, Feedback from staff or patients. Documentation Ages Served: Infants (0-12 months) Children (12 months - 15.5 years) Adolescents (9-18 years) Adults (10 and older) Geriatric (65 and older) Special Requirements - Please contact your recruiter with questions regarding which activities apply by position This is a critical position, as defined by UC Policy and local procedures, and as such, employment is contingent upon clearing a criminal background check(s) and may include drug screening, medical evaluation clearance and functional capacity assessment This position is designated as a mandated reporter under CANRA and UC policy, and employment is contingent on compliance with applicable policies, procedures and training requirements Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer. 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