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UCLA Health Emergency Trauma Technician - Emergency Department - Santa Monica in Santa Monica, California
Description
The ED ETT delivers patient care under the direct supervision of registered nurses. Performs basic patient care skills; follows infection control practices; positions, transfers, and transports patients; takes vital signs; collects specimens; accurately observes, reports, and documents; performs range of motion; assists with feedings, self-care activities, and elimination needs. The Senior ETT will have at least 6-month employment as an ETT at UCLA, and will have demonstrated progressive competency and learning in the role. The Lead ETT role will require at least 1 year of experience as an ETT at UCLA and will have demonstrated engagement in department advancement and leadership aptitude.
Salary: $24.31 - $27.91 HourlyQualifications
Ability to document patient care activities using acceptable medical terminology
Skill in transporting various types of patients using different transport modes
Knowledge of common surgical instruments
Ability to lift, push, pull
Knowledge of University and departmental policies and procedures
Ability to carry out directives from nursing and physician staff
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships
Ability to perform efficiently in fast-paced environment
Skill in prioritizing tasks
Current BLS Certification required
Completion of initial decontamination training (LA County Weapons of Mass Destruction Hospital Mass Casualty Decontamination Class or equivalent) and maintenance of skills through quarterly re-verification sessions and annual disaster exercises (required within 6 months of hire or when training available)
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