ER Tech - Emergency Room - Full Time 12 Hours Day (7:00 AM to 7:30 PM) (Union, Non-Exempt) *Up to $2500 Sign On Bonus*

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

Accountable to the shift lead RN for daily work assignments and to the Nursing Manager/Director for overall work performance. Assists RN in turning, positioning and ambulating patients. Prepares patients for examination. Sets-up and assists in suturing, immobilization, cast application, splinting, dressing, and other procedures. Assures patient privacy at all times. Assumes responsibility for own professional development and practice. Displays professional commitment and supports the unit team by promoting unity and teamwork among coworkers by maintaining a positive attitude and positive working relationships. Obtains urine specimens from patients and correctly identifies specimen per policy and procedure. Organize, monitor, and maintain availability of supplies, oxygen tanks, emergency supplies. Keeps accurate inventory of essential equipment and instruments. Keeps utility rooms and hallways organized and free from clutter. Notifies Biomed of broken equipment for repair and maintenance. Utilizes equipment tracking log for equipment leaving the department. Performs 12-Lead EKG competently and timely. Lead placement being accurate and utilizing equipment according to standards, policy and procedures. Sends tracing to Cardio-Diagnostics and places copy in patient's chart. Responsible for understanding and participating in the organization-wide Performance Improvement Program through orientation, education, departmental and interdepartmental quality control, performance improvement, and quality planning activities. Stocks, organizes, and set-up patient rooms. Ensures room, bed and bedside table is clean, free of clutter, waste or contamination prior to placing new patient in area. Supports the unit team by promoting unity and teamwork among co-workers by maintaining a positive attitude and positive working relationships. Transports patients for admission, procedure and discharge by gurney or wheelchair. Works with Triage Nurse in Triage Tech role to facilitate patient flow through the department. Demonstrates Next Generation of Care attributes when dealing with internal and external customers to enhance patient satisfaction. Consistently at greeter role when not assisting a patient.

Job Requirements:

Education Minimum (Required) High school diploma or equivalent Work Experience Preferred (Not required) Prefer minimum of one-year recent experience in an acute care hospital or Emergency Room. Previous acute experience preferred. Licenses and Certifications Minimum (Required) Must obtain Current California State phlebotomy certification within 6 months of hire. Out of state phlebotomy certification will be accepted pending California State certification within the first six months of hire. Must have EMT certification. Must successfully complete and maintain BLS certification. Obtain/Posses current Mgmt of Assaultive Behavior Certification; can obtain within 6 months of hire Pay Transparency The hourly rate range for this position is $21.00 - $25.95. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California Arcadia Hospital considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, State, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the RN, the Emergency Room Technician assists the RN and/or physician in patient care procedures and activities. Checks equipment, maintains supply levels, maintains/organizes utility rooms and checks emergency carts, restocking them if needed. Transports patients for admissions, procedures or discharge. Performs 12-Lead EKG effectively and when needed. Demonstrates and promotes compliance with infection control, legal and safety standards. Demonstrates investment in the overall forward movement of the unit and the organization. Applies good verbal and non-verbal skills to achieve service goals of customer satisfaction and a positive work environment. USC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to the Background Screening Policy Appendix D for specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying. We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact USC Human Resources by phone at (213) 821-8100, or by email at uschr@usc.edu . Inquiries will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law. Notice of Non-discrimination Employment Equity Read USC's Clery Act Annual Security Report USC is a smoke-free environment Digital Accessibility If you are a current USC employee, please apply to this USC job posting in Workday by copying and pasting this link into your browser: https://wd5.myworkday.com/usc/d/inst/1$9925/9925$142614.htmld