ED Tech - Encinitas
- BLS
How this pay compares
This posting states $25.95–$32.56 an hour. Open emergency room technician jobs in California post a median of $29.26 an hour, the middle half $27.65–$32.36, across 16 jobs that state their pay, so this one is within the middle half of what they post. Emergency room technicians employed in California earn a median of $22.30 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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About the job
Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas has served North County’s coastal communities since 1978. We’re located at Santa Fe Drive and I-5, within walking distance of a park, fitness center, grocery store, pharmacy and restaurants.
Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas’ campus includes Scripps Clinic Encinitas and an outpatient imaging center. We’re home to notable specialty programs including a 24-hour emergency room, accredited stroke care, physical rehabilitation services (including a brain injury day treatment program), our Baby Friendly birthing pavilion and a Level II neonatal intensive care unit.
Emergency Department Technician (ED Tech) – Full Time
Schedule: 72 hours per 2-week pay period | 12-hour Day shift (including weekends)
Location: Scripps Memorial Encinitas
Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas has served the growing communities of San Diego’s coastal North County since 1978. We offer a full range of clinical and surgical services, including North County’s first Primary Stroke Center, a regionally recognized brain injury program, state-of-the-art imaging center, 24-hour emergency room care and award-winning OB-GYN, maternal health and infant health services.The ideal candidate will have at least one year of experience in an Acute Care setting.
As an Emergency Department Technician (ED Tech), you will play a vital role in supporting patient care within the emergency department or urgent care setting. Working under the supervision of nurses and physicians, you will assist with essential clinical and operational tasks to ensure efficient, high-quality care.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist nurses and physicians with patient care activities and procedures
- Obtain and document vital signs
- Perform patient care tasks, including thermal applications, non-sterile soaks, and simple dressings and splints
- Collect stool and urine specimens
- Transport patients as needed
- Provide coverage for unit secretary duties when needed
This position is Full Time (72 hours per pay period), 12 hour Varied shift, work schedule that includes weekends and holidays. Position is located at Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas.
Required Qualifications
- Certified CA state issued EMT (EMT, AEMT or Paramedic) or CNA
- BLS Healthcare Provider Certifications through American Heart Association
Preferred Qualifications
- One (1) year of experience in a healthcare setting
- Experience in emergency services
- EMT certification
At Scripps Health, you will experience the pride, support and respect of an organization that has been repeatedly recognized as one of the nation’s Top 100 Places to Work.
You’ll be surrounded by people committed to making a difference in the lives of their patients and their teammates. So if you’re open to change, go ahead and unlock your potential.
Position Pay Range: $25.95-$32.56/hour
From Scripps Health's job posting, checked 4 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About Scripps Health
Scripps Health is a not-for-profit integrated health system in San Diego, with four hospitals on five campuses, more than 70 (source: Scripps Health, Who We Are) locations, nearly 17,800 (source: Scripps Health, Who We Are) employees and more than 3,500 (source: Scripps Health, Who We Are) affiliated physicians from Chula Vista to Oceanside. Source: Scripps Health, Who We Are
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