Emergency Trauma Technician

• Inpatient ED
• 141141 UC San Diego $56,439
• $70,115 United States, California, San Diego Aug 28, 2026 UCSD Layoff from

Career Appointment:

Apply by 09-03-2026 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.

Reassignment Applicants:

Eligible Reassignment clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.

DESCRIPTION

The ED Tech works as a team member in an assigned area to assist with vital signs, perform EKGs, assist in ADLs, stock supplies, utilize safe patient handling to reposition and transport patients, provide comfort measures, and assist with patient care under the direct supervision of the RN. The ED Tech also collects and documents patient care data, applies cardiac monitor devices, transports laboratory specimens, assists the nurse and physician with procedures, and performs secretarial duties as needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

BART or BLS at time of hire with commitment to get BART within six (6) months of hire date. Minimum six (6) months of experience in an emergency department, pre-hospital, acute care, or comparable settings. Demonstrated computer knowledge and skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

EMT and/or CNA certification.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

Must be willing and able to work nights. Must be able to work in the Emergency Department Inpatient (E.D.I.P.) Area of the Emergency Department Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs. Must be able to work at UCSD Emergency Services at La Jolla, Hillcrest, and East Campus locations. Employees will float between the Emergency Department and ED Inpatient (E.D.I.P) areas. Employment is subject to a criminal background check and a pre-employment physical.

Pay Transparency Act Annual Full Pay Range:

$56,439

• $70,115 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent:

$27.03

• $33.

58 Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).