Emergency Department Technician

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!

Organization:

SAFH-Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital

Position Overview:

The Emergency Department Technician is a member of the patient care team who performs a variety of tasks and activities to meet patient and department needs consistent with the scope of practice for an unlicensed practitioner. The Emergency Department Technician must manage multiple demands on
His/her time to support the activity of the nursing staff, facilitate the timely flow of patients through the Department, and to ensure that the department is stocked and ready to receive and treat patients at all times. Provides basic patient care.

Job Description:

EDUCATION
Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma.

• HS Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE

• EMT-Emergency Medical Technician National preferred
• BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider
• OR CNA-Certified Nurse Assistant or equivalent combination of education and experience

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE AS TYPICALLY ACQUIRED IN:

• Previous experience required in a health care setting performing direct patient care.
• Military medical or emergency department experience preferred.
• Previous secretary experience in a clinical setting preferred.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Principles of body mechanics required.
• Ability to write legibly and spell correctly required.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and basic anatomy preferred.
• Good interpersonal and communications skills required.
• Willingness and ability to learn tasks through on the job training required.

Job Shift:

Varied

Schedule:

Per Diem/Casual

Shift Hours:

12

Days of the Week:

Variable

Weekend Requirements:

One Weekend Shift a month

Benefits:

No

Unions:

Yes

Position Status:

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours:

0

Employee Status:

Per Diem/Casual

Employees of Sutter Health and its entities may handle hazardous drugs in the course of their work, including patient care, which requires them to manage, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer drugs identified as hazardous or potentially hazardous by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and in accordance with the USP 800 guidelines.

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $29.43 to $35.83 / 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.