Emergency room Trauma Technician-ER-Part time-Lakewood-Variable
 University of California - Irvine Health | |
medical insurance
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 United States, California, Lakewood | |
| 3700 East South Street (Show on map) | |
 Sep 11, 2026 | |
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Who We Are
UCI Health is one of California's largest academic health systems and the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine. Established on July 1, 1976, UCI Health has grown into a 1,461-bed health system that includes UCI Health - Orange, UCI Health - Irvine, four Community Network hospitals and a growing network of ambulatory care centers across Orange and Los Angeles counties. Your Role on the Team Position Summary: Performs limited patient care duties under the supervision of staff nurse. Maintains an environment conducive to the patient's well being. What It Takes to be Successful Required Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Physical Requirements:
Technical and Job Specific Skill: 1. Telephone Skills: Must demonstrate hospital telephone etiquette by answering the phones promptly, courteously and by identifying department and self. 2. Policy/Procedures: Is aware of and follows all hospital and department policies and procedures. 3. Teamwork: Promotes positive co-worker relationships through teamwork and cooperation. Understands and supports the needs of individuals in other departments and promotes conflict resolution. Shares information, work knowledge and experience with co-workers, physicians, and students in a non-threatening manner. Offers assistance and promptly responds to requests. 4. Productivity: Maintains high productivity and performs efficiently regardless of whether the work volume is high or low. Appropriately prioritizes work activities. Responds to difficult situations with self-control and a positive attitude. Makes decisions independently and knows when to ask for assistance. Exercises good judgment and arrives at sound decisions. 5. Basic Patient Care - a) Based on certification & training and according to hospital policy & procedure, provides efficient basic patient care including, but not limited to, assisting with nutritional needs, activities of daily living, crutch walking, comfort measures, and treatment. b) Measures vital signs, reports findings to staff nurse. c) Transports non-critical patients and assists RN in transporting critical patients to assigned bed. d) Applies telemetry leads, performs 12 lead EKG. e) Documents treatment given on medical record. f) Renders post-mortem care. g) Performs visual acuity and prepares patient for eye exam. h) Prepares patient for discharge, admission, transfer to another facility, surgery, treatments and/or diagnostic procedures, as directed i) Keeps work area clean and well stocked. Prepares patient care area for next admission upon discharge of present patient. j) Assists ED physician, private physician and RN in emergency situations. k) Performs simple tasks as directed by RN Team Leader and/or Charge Nurse. Functions within scope of practice of unlicensed personnel. l) Places reports on patient record, notifies MD and/or team leader of abnormal results. m) Meets care needs for patient and family, including age specific requirements, cultural and religious needs. 6. Leadership - a) Attends 50 % of staff meetings. Has knowledge of unit goals. b) Knowledgeable of Process Improvement (PI) methodology for the facility. c) Aware of meetings/committees outside of assigned unit. d) Implements hospital policies & procedures. Refers to P&P manuals or consults senior staff when unfamiliar situation occurs. e) Assists in orientation of new EDTs and acts as a resource person for EMT students. 7. Professional Growth - a) Demonstrates responsibility for self-development by participating in learning activities to obtain skills to meet gaps as identified in collaboration with the supervisor. Identifies own learning needs. b) Shows responsibility in obtaining basic skills needed for unit of practice. c) Demonstrates positive image while practicing on the unit. d) Meets minimum scheduling requirements. e) Attends all mandatory courses as designated by the hospital. 8. Patient Rights - a) Explains and confirms understanding of patient rights. b) Treats all patients, families and co-workers in a polite and respectful manner. c) Encourages participation in decision making. d) Upholds patient rights. e) Encourages therapeutic communication with patient and family. 9. Performs any other duties or responsibilities that may be assigned. Total Rewards We offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits. Conditions of Employment: The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:
*Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer. The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.
Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page: https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php Closing Statement: The University of California 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, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy. Consideration for Work Authorization Sponsorship Must be able to provide proof of work authorization | |