Emergency Support Technician - Emergency Department - PT / Evenings

Emergency Support Technician - Emergency Department - PT/Evenings

JOB SUMMARY: This position is an unlicensed multi-skilled worker who supports patient care by performing specific tasks as delegated by a licensed provider. The ability to work in a team environment and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a timely manner are required. Care provided by the EST is supervised by a Registered Nurse. Phlebotomy is provided by the EST under the supervision of the Department of Laboratory.

REQUIREMENTS: This position requires a High School Diploma/GED. Graduation of a patient care program (i.e. MA, CNA, EMT) or two semesters of a nursing program or two years in a similar role in lieu of patient care program or nursing program requirement. EMT I course preferred. BLS - Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire or transfer into position. Apply for certification in CPT-I or CPT-II and pass test within two attempts within six (6) months of hire or transfer into position. Minimum six (6) months pre-hospital or emergency care, and phlebotomy experience preferred. Both medical terminology and bilingual skills are preferred.

Unless already in possession of a CPT-I or CPT-II certification, must complete the 120 hour Valley Children's Hospital Phlebotomy Training program within three (3) moths of hire or transfer into position. Must pass the National Phlebotomy text and apply for the State Phlebotomy certificate within six (6) months of hire or transfer. Both medical terminology and bilingual skills are preferred.

Employees who are current, active Valley Children's Pediatric Nurse Externs will not be performing phlebotomy and are exempt from the CPT requirement.

POSTITION DETAILS: Part-time, 40 hours per pay period. Evening shifts

LOCATION: Madera, CA