Job Description
Responsibilities
Palmdale Regional Medical Center serves the region by providing high quality medical services to residents of the Antelope Valley, Santa Clarita Valley and surrounding communities.
The , the hospital features licensed acute care beds as well as , an , featuring a STEMI Receiving Center (heart attack) and a -bed -hour .
Palmdale Regional Medical Center believes in "Community Service Excellence" and supports nonprofit agencies such as the American Cancer Society, United Way, the Antelope Valley Boys and Girls Club and performing arts organizations.
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This opportunity offers the following :
- Challenging and rewarding work environment
- Growth and development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries
- Competitive compensation
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
- k plan with company match
- SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
- Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program
Essential Job Duties :
Reporting to the Director of Emergency Services the Sr. ER Technician is responsible to administer patient care to designated patients under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse.
Follows the plan of care set by the registered nurse and / or physician, managing the individual needs of the patient with regards to their age and clinical diagnosis.
Performs a variety of direct and indirect patient care duties in the Emergency Department in order to ensure and maintaining smooth patient flow.
The Sr. E.R. Technician has specialized skills and knowledge in Emergency Care for all patients from infancy through geriatric.
Qualifications
Requirements :
- High School Graduate or equivalent
- One year experience in an acute care setting preferred
- EMT, CNA or Medical Assistant required OR- Currently enrolled in RN program with successful completion of 2 semesters of clinical coursework.
Basic dysrhythmia certification or obtained within 6 months of hire
- Additionally to the certification above, a current CA Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) or LVN Blood withdrawal certification is required
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by American Heart Association
- CPI is required within days of hire.