Emergency Department Technician
Providence operates one of the biggest non-profits network of hospitals in Southern California, employing over 120,000 caregivers across the West Coast. Located in the heart of Burbank, St. Joseph’s Medical Center is a level II trauma, STEMI, and Certified Stroke Center, also offering Emergency Care for Pediatric patients. Within Burbank is a highly diverse patient population, varying from all age demographics. • Responsible for providing direct hands-on patient care and assisting doctors, physician assistants, nurses and all other medical staff within the Emergency Room • Demonstrates a high level of teamwork and initiative by interacting with emergency department staff, other interdepartmental staff, patients and their families in order to maintain an effective level of communication resulting in positive patient outcomes• Applies monitoring devices, prepares patient for suturing, performs wound cleaning, application of dressings, orthopedic devices, splints, and crutch fittingo Obtains, records and reports vital signs, EKG.s, heights, weights and inputs/outputs of patients as directed