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Dignity Health Emergency Medical Specialist Emergency Services in Northridge, California
Overview
Founded in 1955 Dignity Health – Northridge Hospital Medical Center is a 394-bed acute care nonprofit community hospital located in Northridge California. The hospital offers a full complement of award winning services including the Leavey Cancer Center a cardiovascular center stroke center the Center for Assault Treatment Services a pediatric medical center and the only pediatric trauma center in the San Fernando Valley. As a leading provider of compassionate high-quality and affordable patient-centered care we share a rich legacy with Dignity Health one of the nation’s five largest health care systems. We are part of a 21-state network of nearly 9000 physicians 62000 employees and more than 400 care centers. Visit here (http://dignityhealth.org/northridgehospital) dignityhealth.org/northridgehospital for more information.
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Emergency Medical Specialist - Emergency Services
Northridge Hospital Medical Center
The Emergency Department at Northridge Hospital Medical Center is actively seeking individuals who demonstrate excellence. All employees are expected to perform their duties in alignment with the vision and values of the organization. The EMT is responsible for a variety of tasks that lead to a high level of customer satisfaction in the most cost-effective manner with respect and dignity . Under direct supervision of licensed personnel the EMERGENCY MEDICAL SPECIALIST assists the Emergency Department registered nurses and other members of the interdisciplinary health care team with routine activities of the Emergency Department in accordance with individual patient needs.
Responsibilities
Adheres to established Hospital/departmental policies procedures objectives Quality Assessment and Improvement Program legal safety environmental infection control standards and the Patient's Bill of Rights.
Documents and communicates all activities performed; provides direct patient care in Takes and records vital signs intake and output weight as possible. Draws and labels blood when indicated. Performs EKGs when indicated. Assists in the provision of wound care. Applies dressing and splints when indicated. Assists in transfers of patients to other floors and departments.
Ensures that all treatment rooms and carts are adequately stocked.
Establishes and maintains interpersonal relationships with patients visitors and Hospital personnel while maintaining confidentiality of patient information.
Conforms to legal requirements of the Emergency Department standards performing duties within the scope of training and Hospital/departmental policies.
Contributes pertinent information for the development and revision of the patient's plan of care.
Demonstrates an understanding of organizational structure and utilizes appropriate channels of communication.
Demonstrates a positive cooperative manner when dealing with members of the interdisciplinary health care team.
Accesses network and effectively utilizes electronic applications (e.g. E-mail LMS EHR) on a regular basis.
Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.
Qualifications
6 months of Emergency Care Technician experience required.
High School graduate or equivalent required.
CA Phlebotomy Certificaiton required
CA Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Certification required
AHA BLS required
FIRESAFETY -- within 90 days of hire
This position is represented by SEIU-UHW and is covered by the terms and conditions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement
Pay Range
$31.35 - $39.17 /hour
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
