What are the responsibilities and job description for the Emergency Department Technician position at CommonSpirit Health?
Built-in 1973 Dignity Health Methodist Hospital of Sacramento is committed to providing daily excellence in health care for residents of Sacramento’s southern suburbs including the Elk Grove Wilton and Galt communities. Methodist Hospital is home to a 158 acute-care bed facility with 1120 employees 283 medical staff and 29 Emergency Department beds. Methodist Hospital also owns and operates Bruceville Terrace – a 171-bed sub-acute skilled nursing long-term care facility adjacent to the hospital that provides care for the elderly as well as those requiring extended recoveries. Methodist Hospital is home to the Family Medicine Residency Program an accredited and nationally recognized program which provides resident physicians with specialty training in primary care family medicine. Together the hospital and residency program implemented a ground-breaking curriculum addressing the identification treatment and assistance of human trafficking victims and created a one-of-a-kind health clinic for victims the Human Trafficking Medical Home.
One Community. One Mission. One California
Responsibilities
Position Summary:
The Emergency Room Technician is accountable for providing technical and/or supportive services under the direct supervision of an RN or Clinical Coordinator. May have access to or be required to restock needles or syringes from storage location, (such as large stock supplies, automated dispensind units and other carts) to/within patient care areas or treatment carts as defined by hospital policy/procedure.
This position shall demonstrate behaviors consistent with the core (Mercy) values in support with Methodist Hospital and the Mission and Philosophy of Dignity Health.
We offer the following benefits to support you and your family:
- Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
- Flexible spending accounts
- Voluntary Protection: Group Accident Critical Illness and Identity Theft
- Adoption Assistance
- Free Premium Membership to Care.com with preloaded credits for children and/or dependent adults
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Tuition Assistance for career growth and development
- Retirement Programs
- Wellness Programs
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- Previous experience as an ER Tech or EMT Required
- Six (6) months of ER Tech experience or 6 months experience working for a 911 or IFT/CCT. Ambulance or Fire Service Preferred
- Successful completion of an Accredited EMT Program in California
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA)
- Current California Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) license. License must be maintained throughout employment.
