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Job Summary Under direct supervision, assist physicians and nurses with examination, treatment and special procedures. Apply splints to patients and perform related patient care duties in the clinic, holding ward of Emergency Room following established policies, routines, practices and procedures.
Essential Responsibilities
Assist with therapeutic and diagnostic patient care functions which may require sterile technique, such as removal and/or application of dressings and splints, cleansing and/or irrigating wounds and prepping.
Explain standard self‑care procedures as directed, and orient patients to Medical Center policies and practices.
Provide assistance in the emergency room with various diagnostic examinations by positioning and draping the patient, and assist during minor surgical procedures.
Assist with special procedures such as peritoneal lavage, lumbar punctures, thoracotomy, thoracentesis, etc.
Complete necessary arrangements or organize treatment areas prior to surgical and/or examination procedures as required.
Answer incoming phone calls and take appropriate action.
Perform closed‑heart massage (CPR).
Perform 12‑lead EKG on patients as directed.
Upload EKGs into Muse system.
Obtain full vital signs and clothing list on patients.
Issue and adjust crutches and canes as required, instruct patients on proper walking techniques authorized by the Chief of Orthopedic Department.
Apply basic splints for fractures/sprains under physician instruction.
Coordinate instrument cleaning and processing with Central Processing per department process.
Pick up and deliver items such as forms, mail, specimens, etc., between departments.
Direct and transport patients to appropriate rooms or areas in ED or Medical Center.
Maintain adequate stock of supplies and report needs to Charge Nurse/Clinical Supervisor.
Perform other duties as assigned (e.g., preparing gurneys/beds, stocking patient items at heads of beds, stocking oxygen tank supplies, suction set‑ups at each gurney area, gloves and EKG electrodes in each area).
Maintain a clean work area, including utility rooms, supply rooms and ED ramps.
Promote, ensure, and improve customer service to internal/external customers by demonstrating skills consistent with the organization’s philosophy of providing extraordinary customer relations and quality service.
Basic Qualifications
Minimum six (6) months (1,000 hours) recent experience within the past two years in a health care/patient contact setting.
Current KP Coalition employees have this requirement waived per the National Agreement.
Education
High School Diploma or GED required.
Proof of successful completion of an anatomy course within the last three years, or six (1,000 hours) recent Emergency Room Technician/EMT experience, or two (2) years recent experience in Kaiser Permanente Emergency Department required.
License, Certification, Registration
Emergency Medical Technician Certificate (California) OR National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians, Paramedic Certificate OR National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians EMT Certificate.
Basic Life Support.
Additional Requirements
Successful completion of Kaiser Permanente Orthopedics demonstration/validation of ability to apply all types of splints within the probationary period. Employees will have a maximum of three opportunities.
Preferred Qualifications
Minimum two (2) years Emergency Department or Emergency Medical Services.
Notes
Variable weekend.
7:00 am to 7:00 pm two shifts per week.
11:00 am - 7:00 pm two shifts per week. 8‑hour option.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Health Care Provider
Industries Hospitals and Health Care
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Emergency Room Technician
role at
Kaiser Permanente
1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants
Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.
Job Summary Under direct supervision, assist physicians and nurses with examination, treatment and special procedures. Apply splints to patients and perform related patient care duties in the clinic, holding ward of Emergency Room following established policies, routines, practices and procedures.
Essential Responsibilities
Assist with therapeutic and diagnostic patient care functions which may require sterile technique, such as removal and/or application of dressings and splints, cleansing and/or irrigating wounds and prepping.
Explain standard self‑care procedures as directed, and orient patients to Medical Center policies and practices.
Provide assistance in the emergency room with various diagnostic examinations by positioning and draping the patient, and assist during minor surgical procedures.
Assist with special procedures such as peritoneal lavage, lumbar punctures, thoracotomy, thoracentesis, etc.
Complete necessary arrangements or organize treatment areas prior to surgical and/or examination procedures as required.
Answer incoming phone calls and take appropriate action.
Perform closed‑heart massage (CPR).
Perform 12‑lead EKG on patients as directed.
Upload EKGs into Muse system.
Obtain full vital signs and clothing list on patients.
Issue and adjust crutches and canes as required, instruct patients on proper walking techniques authorized by the Chief of Orthopedic Department.
Apply basic splints for fractures/sprains under physician instruction.
Coordinate instrument cleaning and processing with Central Processing per department process.
Pick up and deliver items such as forms, mail, specimens, etc., between departments.
Direct and transport patients to appropriate rooms or areas in ED or Medical Center.
Maintain adequate stock of supplies and report needs to Charge Nurse/Clinical Supervisor.
Perform other duties as assigned (e.g., preparing gurneys/beds, stocking patient items at heads of beds, stocking oxygen tank supplies, suction set‑ups at each gurney area, gloves and EKG electrodes in each area).
Maintain a clean work area, including utility rooms, supply rooms and ED ramps.
Promote, ensure, and improve customer service to internal/external customers by demonstrating skills consistent with the organization’s philosophy of providing extraordinary customer relations and quality service.
Basic Qualifications
Minimum six (6) months (1,000 hours) recent experience within the past two years in a health care/patient contact setting.
Current KP Coalition employees have this requirement waived per the National Agreement.
Education
High School Diploma or GED required.
Proof of successful completion of an anatomy course within the last three years, or six (1,000 hours) recent Emergency Room Technician/EMT experience, or two (2) years recent experience in Kaiser Permanente Emergency Department required.
License, Certification, Registration
Emergency Medical Technician Certificate (California) OR National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians, Paramedic Certificate OR National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians EMT Certificate.
Basic Life Support.
Additional Requirements
Successful completion of Kaiser Permanente Orthopedics demonstration/validation of ability to apply all types of splints within the probationary period. Employees will have a maximum of three opportunities.
Preferred Qualifications
Minimum two (2) years Emergency Department or Emergency Medical Services.
Notes
Variable weekend.
7:00 am to 7:00 pm two shifts per week.
11:00 am - 7:00 pm two shifts per week. 8‑hour option.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Health Care Provider
Industries Hospitals and Health Care
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Get notified about new Emergency Room Technician jobs in
San Diego, CA .
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