Where You’ll Work
Founded in 1973, Dignity Health - Methodist Hospital is a 158-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Sacramento, California. Serving over 80,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level II NICU, heart care, cancer care, women’s health, and neurology. Additionally, Methodist Hospital of Sacramento has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation and is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center.
One Community. One Mission. One California
Job Summary and Responsibilities
As our ED Tech, you will provide crucial support and direct patient care in the fast-paced Emergency Department, ensuring efficient operations and compassionate assistance during critical moments.Every day you will expertly assist with patient admissions and discharges, perform vital signs and basic medical procedures, maintain a clean and organized environment, and meticulously document observations to support the nursing staff and physician team.To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate outstanding adaptability, strong communication skills, and a calm, proactive demeanor, contributing significantly to timely patient care and a smooth-running ED.
- Technical Skills: Competent in psychomotor skills and technical procedures within scope of practice.
- Assists EDRN by preparing the patient for examination/treatment appropriate to the chief complaint and demographic/population specific criteria.
- Obtains 12-Lean EKG’s when directed/ordered. Performs and documents all vital signs, special procedure set up, splinting and any other simple tasks as directed by the RN within the scope of their practice.
- Demonstrates ability to use department equipment appropriate to the level of training.
- Responds effectively in emergency situation.
- Stocks, re-stocks supplies in department, and may be asked to place orders for specialty or stationary supplies specific to the ED.
Job Requirements
Required
- Successful completion of an accredited EMT Program in California.
- Previous experience as an ER Tech or EMT.
- Emergency Medical Technician: CA
- Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association.
- Currently licensed as an EMT by the State of California, license must be maintained throughout employment.
Preferred
- Six (6) months ER Tech experience or
- Six (6) months experience working for a 911 or IFT/CCT Ambulance or Fire Service