Emergency Care Technician I

Job Description

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

The Emergency Care Technician (ECT) performs select technical procedures and tasks, and assists physicians and nurses in direct patient care in the Emergency Department.

Technical procedures include :

• EKGs
• Restraint applications
• Removal of foley catheters
• Splint applications
• Crutch / cane training
• Visual acuity examinations

The ECT also provides transportation, maintains equipment and supplies as well as participates in a safe patient care environment.

May serve as Lobby Facilitator and assists the triage nurse by performing first aid duties and acting as a liaison between the ED team, patients, and families to patients in the ED Lobby.

May perform other duties as assigned and described within scope of practice.

ECT's with additional competencies may perform phlebotomy and accucheck.

The Emergency Care Technician (ECT) works directly under the supervision of a licensed Registered Nurse (RN) providing bedside patient care and anticipating patient needs.

We have current openings in both Hoag Hospital Newport Beach and Hoag Hospital Irvine. We also have openings for Part-Time and Full-Time status in evening and night shifts.

Responsibilities

Tasks may include :

Qualifications

Education and Experience

Certifications Required

Current Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Certification, or

Certifications Preferred