Emergency Trauma Technician - Emergency Department - Santa Monica

Description Become a key member of a world-class health organization and contribute to the delivery of Magnet designated nursing excellence. Take your career to the next level. U can do all this and more at UCLA Health! In this exciting and rewarding position, you will provide evidence-based care in an academic ED setting to multiple patients of all ages with complex medical conditions. The Emergency Trauma Techs perform basic patient care skills, follow infection control practices, assist in set up of equipment for procedures, provide direct patient care in trauma/ emergency situations, and have knowledge and direct experience with orthopedic injuries and splint placement. The emergency trauma tech assists nurses in transporting patients, assisting patients with ADL, collecting specimens, performing EKGs and finger stick blood sugar checks. Salary: $27.08 - $31.09 Hourly Qualifications We're seeking a highly-skilled, self-motivated healthcare professional with: Prior ED Tech or EMT experience - highly desired BLS (American Heart Assoc. or American Red Cross) - Required Knowledge of suturing and suture removal, dressing application, and splinting Skill in CPR and EKG's Skill in preparing wounds for treatment, set up and assisting with special procedures such as incision and drainage of infected areas Ability to assist nursing staff with routine patient care Ability to perform as a team member and provide professional staff support to physicians and nurses Ability to function effectively with patients Ability to lift, push, pull About UCLA Santa Monica: The UCLA Health's Santa Monica Medical Center is a technologically advanced and welcoming 281-bed, 4.5-acre, full-service medical campus. Over 25% of the medical campus is dedicated to green and open spaces offering a serene place for patients, visitors, and staff members to get some fresh air, sunshine, and sea breeze, all a short distance to our beautiful California Beaches. #J-18808-Ljbffr University of California - Los Angeles Health