Emergency Department Technician
Bakersfield Memorial Hospital

Overview:

Bakersfield Memorial Hospital is a 426 bed acute care medical center offering a full range of services including the Sarvanand Heart and Brain Center, Grossman Burn Center at Memorial Hospital, expanded maternity and family care, the Lauren Small Children's Center, orthopedic services, wound care center, 24-hour emergency care and general/outpatient surgery. Memorial Hospital is a Children's Miracle Network Hospital and is home to the Bakersfield Ronald McDonald House. Memorial Hospital is a member of Dignity Health and is a trusted community partner, serving residents of Bakersfield and Kern County with quality, compassionate care since 1956. Learn more by visiting.

Responsibilities

Position Summary:

Is expected to perform duties in alignment with the mission and policies of the organization. Performs duties in support of and in compliance with the performance improvement plan, Lean concepts, JCR, and other licensing, accrediting and regulatory agencies.

Provides care for patients of newborn through geriatric ages. Assists with activities of daily living, provides basic care to non-acutely ill patients, and assists in the maintenance of a safe and clean environment. All activities are under the direction and supervision of a licensed nurse.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Certified Nursing Assistant Required with at least one year of emergency room experience or EMT Certification.
• Current BLS (AHA)
• EKG technician competency completed within 60 days of hire
• 1-2 years of acute care experience required
• At least 1 year of emergency department experience
• High school graduate or equivalent technical training
• Must be confident to perform EKG's
• Use ability to communicate clearly in verbal and written English
• Work at a fast pace in an active work environment
• Stand and walk for prolonged periods of time