Mux Drive
Emergency Trauma Tech-mid Shift-west Valley
About the Role
The Emergency Trauma Techs perform basic patient care skills, follow infection control practices, assist in set up of equipment for procedures, provide direct patient care in trauma/ emergency situations, and have knowledge and direct experience with orthopedic injuries and splint placement. The emergency trauma tech assists nurses in transporting patients, assisting patients with ADL, collecting specimens, performing EKGs and finger stick blood sugar checks.
Salary range: $27.08-31.09
- Knowledge of suturing and suture removal, dressing application, and splinting
- BLS from AHA OR ACA required
- Skilled in CPR and EKG's
- Telemetry monitoring
- Skilled in preparing wounds for treatment, set up and assisting with special procedures such as incision and drainage of infected areas
- Ability to assist nursing staff with routine patient care
- Ability to perform as a team member and provide professional staff support to physicians and nurses
- Ability to function effectively with patients
- Ability to lift, push, pull
- Prior ED Tech or EMT experience highly desired
At UCLA Health and the David Geffen School of Nursing, you’ll be able to reimagine your career as you transform each life you touch. Our nursing culture is built on a strong foundation that includes:
● Evidence-Based Practice and Research Development
● Inclusive and engaging workplace
● Highly collaborative clinical teams
● Cutting-edge surgical services
● Multiple support services to streamline your work
In addition, our Center for Nursing Excellence, state-of-the-art technology, shared governance, recognition programs, and more, will equip you to go even further in your nursing practice. It’s no wonder we’ve achieved Magnet® status multiple times in multiple locations. If you’re ready to advance your nursing career, we invite you to explore opportunities throughout our system of five award-winning hospitals and more than 280 community-based clinics throughout Southern California. We have openings in these nursing specialties:
● Critical Care
● Med/Surg
● Perinatal
● Pediatric
● Perioperative
● Emergency Medicine
● Neuropsychiatric
● Ambulatory/Transplant
No matter where you serve with UCLA Health, you’ll be living the dream thanks to all the cultural, recreational, and lifestyle advantages of our Southern California locations.
Responsibilities
- Assist in patient care in trauma/emergency
- Transport patients and assist with ADL
- Assist in procedures setup and wound care
Qualifications
- BLS/ACLS from AHA/ ACA
- CPR and EKG skills
- Orthopedic splinting and wound care
Required Skills
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