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Emergency Medical Specialist Emergency Services

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Overview

Founded in 1955, Dignity Health – Northridge Hospital Medical Center is a 394-bed acute care nonprofit community hospital located in Northridge, California. The hospital offers a full complement of award-winning services including the Leavey Cancer Center, a cardiovascular center, stroke center, the Center for Assault Treatment Services, a pediatric medical center, and the only pediatric trauma center in the San Fernando Valley. As a leading provider of compassionate, high-quality, and affordable patient-centered care, we share a rich legacy with Dignity Health, one of the nation’s five largest health care systems. We are part of a 21-state network of nearly 9000 physicians, 62000 employees, and more than 400 care centers. Visit dignityhealth.org / northridgehospital for more information.

Emergency Medical Specialist - Emergency Services

Northridge Hospital Medical Center

The Emergency Department at Northridge Hospital Medical Center is actively seeking individuals who demonstrate excellence. All employees are expected to perform their duties in alignment with the vision and values of the organization. The EMT is responsible for a variety of tasks that lead to a high level of customer satisfaction in the most cost-effective manner with respect and dignity. Under direct supervision of licensed personnel, the EMERGENCY MEDICAL SPECIALIST assists the Emergency Department registered nurses and other members of the interdisciplinary health care team with routine activities of the Emergency Department in accordance with individual patient needs.

Responsibilities

Adheres to established Hospital / departmental policies, procedures, objectives, Quality Assessment and Improvement Program, legal, safety, environmental, infection control standards, and the Patient's Bill of Rights.

Documents and communicates all activities performed; provides direct patient care including taking and recording vital signs, intake and output, and weight as possible. Draws and labels blood when indicated. Performs EKGs when indicated. Assists in the provision of wound care. Applies dressing and splints when indicated. Assists in transfers of patients to other floors and departments.

Ensures that all treatment rooms and carts are adequately stocked.

Establishes and maintains interpersonal relationships with patients, visitors, and Hospital personnel while maintaining confidentiality of patient information.

Conforms to legal requirements of the Emergency Department standards, performing duties within the scope of training and Hospital / departmental policies.

Contributes pertinent information for the development and revision of the patient's plan of care.

Demonstrates an understanding of organizational structure and utilizes appropriate channels of communication.

Demonstrates a positive, cooperative manner when dealing with members of the interdisciplinary health care team.

Accesses network and effectively utilizes electronic applications (e.g., E-mail, LMS, EHR) on a regular basis.

Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

Qualifications

6 months of Emergency Care Technician experience required.

High School graduate or equivalent required.

CA Phlebotomy Certification required.

CA Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Certification required.

AHA BLS required.

FIRESAFETY within 90 days of hire.

This position is represented by SEIU-UHW and is covered by the terms and conditions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

Pay Range

31.35 - $39.17 / hour

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Health Care Provider

Industries : Wellness and Fitness Services, Hospitals and Health Care, Medical Practices

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Salary : $31 - $39

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