ED Tech - Mercy San Diego
Scripps Health$25.95–$32.56/hrSan Diego, CAFull Time, DayPosted 2d agoStill open, checked every nightHow this pay compares
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About the job
Scripps Mercy Hospital has served central and downtown San Diego since 1890 and is the oldest medical center in the county. The San Diego campus is located near the corner of 5th Avenue and Washington Street in Hillcrest.
Scripps Mercy Hospital consists of two campuses in San Diego and Chula Vista.
Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego’s campus includes the O’Toole Breast Care Center, a 24-hour emergency room that is a Level I Trauma Center, outpatient physical rehabilitation, minimally invasive robotic surgery and our childbirth unit (including 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 Shifts (including weekends)
Location: Scripps Mercy Hospital, Hillcrest
Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego, located in the heart of Hillcrest, is the county’s oldest medical center, founded in 1890. Our hospital provides a comprehensive range of services, including 24-hour emergency care, robotic surgery, prenatal services with NICU support, and outpatient rehabilitation.
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
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
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
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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
Based in San Diego, CAHires in CaliforniaPay on its listings: 100% of its open jobs state an hourly rate
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