Sutter Health

Emergency Department Technician

Sutter Health$71K — $89K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED required
  • Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) required
  • 1 year of recent relevant healthcare experience
  • Demonstrated knowledge of patient care skills and medical procedures
  • Basic understanding of human anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills to convey sensitive information
  • General proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

  • Perform routine patient care and support services
  • Integrate education and technical skills to enhance patient cooperation
  • Exercise sound judgment in supporting the patient's care plan
  • Adhere to regulations and policies to ensure patient privacy and safety
  • Perform specific tasks and orient new staff within the department

Benefits

  • Participates in a union
  • Offers a comprehensive benefits package
  • Supports professional development through ongoing education
  • Team-oriented environment that encourages collaboration
  • Flexible scheduling with variable shifts.
Full Job Description
Organization:
SDMC-Sutter Delta Medical Center

Position Overview:
Performs routine patient care, support, and services in accordance with the legal scope of practice and within established standards of care, policies, and procedures. Integrates education, technical competence, and patient interaction skills to gain confidence and cooperation from the patient, their family/support group, and other healthcare providers. Exercises sound judgment, and developed clinical skills to support the patient's plan of care based on the diagnosis in a timely manner. Adheres to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies and procedures to ensure privacy and safety to help deliver optimal patient care. May also be responsible for performing specific tasks and/or orienting other staff to the department.

Job Description:

EDUCATION:
  • HS Diploma or GED


CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:
  • BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider


TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:
  • 1 year recent relevant experience


SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:
  • Demonstrated knowledge of basic patient care skills, various medical procedures, views, and equipment.
  • Ability to recognize an emergency situation and take appropriate action.
  • Ability to interpret a variety of data and instructions, furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
  • Basic understanding of human anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology.
  • Possess written and verbal communications skills to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences, including non-medical people.
  • Well-developed time management and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize assignments and work within standardized operating procedures and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadline.
  • General knowledge of computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and Outlook).
  • Prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies, procedures, and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.
  • Work independently, as well as be part of the team, including accomplishing multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions.
  • Identify, evaluate and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options.
  • Build collaborate relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.


Job Shift:
Day/Evening/Night

Schedule:
Full Time

Shift Hours:
12

Days of the Week:
Variable

Weekend Requirements:
Every other Weekend

Benefits:
Yes

Unions:
Yes

Position Status:
Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours:
36

Employee Status:
Regular

Pay Range is $34.24 to $43.01 / hour

The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate's experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health's comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.

About Sutter Health

Sutter Health is a not-for-profit health system in Northern California, headquartered in Sacramento. It includes doctors, hospitals and other health care services in more than 100 Northern California cities and towns. Major service lines of Sutter Health-affiliated hospitals include cardiac care, women’s and children’s services, cancer care, orthopedics and advanced patient safety technology.
Learn more about Sutter Health
Size
58,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1981

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