Emergency Department Technician

Department: Emergency Shift: Primarily Days (United States of America) Employee Type: Regular Per Diem Type (if applicable): Minimum Pay Range: $21.00 - $24.15 Job Description: POSITION SUMMARY The Emergency Department Technician provides technical and clerical support to the nursing and physician staff and is trained and certified in basic cardiac monitoring to provide observation of department cardiac rhythms, reporting changes to the RN staff. POSITION QUALIFICATIONS Education/Licensure/Certification: · Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) and/or Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) required within 6 months of hire, or equivalent education/training/experience as determined by leadership may be accepted in lieu of licensure/certification. · Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certificate required. Knowledge: · Must be able to pass a basic Cardiac Monitoring Class · Knowledge of medical terminology Skills: · Ability to prepare patients for exams and apply simple splints/dressings · Manual dexterity and physical/visual visibility to watch computer monitors for extended periods of time · Ability to provide personal care to patients in a compassionate and caring manner · Excellent verbal and written communication skills · Superior customer service skills · Demonstrated ability to work in a highly collaborative environment · Basic computer skills required. · Ability to function effectively under stress and emergency conditions A NONPROFIT HEALTHCARE PROVIDER IN EL DORADO COUNTY Marshall is a nonprofit community healthcare provider located in the heart of the Sierra Foothills. Our history stems back to 1956, when the community banded together to build a modern hospital for El Dorado County. Since opening our doors in 1959, Marshall has been proud to maintain our status as an independent hospital whose governance remains local. Our mission is to improve the health of our community and offer health services of superior value and quality, centered on the goals and needs of our patients. We strive to deliver service that exceeds our patients' expectations. Quality Care Marshall is routinely recognized in the top tier of hospitals in California by independent consumer healthcare groups, and we're always striving to improve. Marshall's Emergency Department is a verified Level III Trauma Center and our Stroke Program is not only distinguished as a Primary Stroke Center by the Joint Commission but also earned a Gold–Plus designation from the American Heart/American Stroke Association. Marshall's Birth Center was also designated by the World Health Organization and UNICEF as a Baby Friendly® certified facility for breastfeeding advocacy. Serving El Dorado County & Surrounding Areas Marshall includes Marshall Hospital, a fully accredited acute care facility with 111 beds located in Placerville; several outpatient facilities in Cameron Park, Placerville, El Dorado Hills, and Georgetown; primary and specialty care clinics, more than 190 affiliated physicians and providers, as well as a team of more than 1,600 employees providing quality healthcare services to residents of El Dorado County. Marshall's executive leadership is governed by a local board of directors who volunteer their time to represent the needs and interests of a growing community. Marshall also has a dedicated group of Auxiliary members, adult and junior volunteers that lend their support.