Emergency Department Technician Per Diem

Company: Sutter Health
Location: Novato
Posted on: May 15, 2022

Job Description:

Position Overview:The new Sutter Santa Rosa Regional Hospital (SSRRH) is located in the heart of Northern California's famous wine country, just 50 miles north of San Francisco and 30 minutes from the beautiful Pacific Coast. Providing quality health care services to the residents of Sonoma County for over 130 years, SSRRH has 118 licensed beds (84 Inpatient, 24 Outpatient & 10 Labor & Delivery) and serves a population of more than 130,000 people. Centers of excellence include: Interventional Cardiology, Cardiac Surgery, Women's and Children's Services, and Level III NICU.The Emergency Department Technician functions as an integral member of the patient care team under the clinical direction of the registered nurse. Provide patient care functions related to a variety of needs and assists nurses and physicians in the performance of their practice. The Emergency Department Technician works closely with Emergency Department physicians, Consulting physicians, ED management, ED Charge Nurses, ED staff nurses, EMT's, CSA's, ancillary departments and outside institution/agencies.
The Emergency Department Technician is responsible to meet patient needs to the extent of their ability and training while fostering a harmonious work environment in which high quality patient care and customer service is consistently provided. Promotes a cooperative working relationship with health care givers, physicians, other disciplines, and the public by facilitating and enhancing communication, displaying honesty and respect, displaying sensitivity to cultural differences, utilizing problem-solving skills and expressing and accepting feedback in a professional manner.Qualifications:EDUCATION:

• High School diploma or equivalent education/experience required.
• Completion of an accredited Emergency and/or Medical Technician Program preferredLICENSURES & CERTIFICATIONS:
  • Current Basic Life Support Certification - BLS required.
  • Emergency Medical Technician - EMT certification preferred.EXPERIENCE:
    • One year acute Emergency Department experience as an Emergency Department Technician within the past three years or one year of field triage experience as a paramedic required. SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE:
      • Ability to work effectively in a high stress environment.
      • Order entry by computer.
      • Legible handwriting.
      • Ability to communicate effectively.
      • Possess and utilize organizational skills, be able to set priorities.
        Organization:Sutter Santa Rosa Regional HospitalEmployee Status: RegularEmployee Referral Bonus: NoBenefits: NoPosition Status: Non-ExemptUnion: YesJob Shift: VariableShift Hours:8 Hour ShiftDays of the Week Scheduled:Varied DaysWeekend Requirements: Every Other WeekendSchedule: Per DiemHrs Per 2wk Pay Period:per diemApplications Accepted:All Applications AcceptedSchedule/Shift: Per Diem/ Variable

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