Lead Emergency Trauma Tech-West Valley

Description

The ED ETT delivers patient care under the direct supervision of registered nurses. Performs basic patient care skills; follows infection control practices; positions, transfers, and transports patients; takes vital signs; collects specimens; accurately observes, reports, and documents; performs range of motion; assists with feedings, self-care activities, and elimination needs. The Senior ETT will have at least 6-month employment as an ETT at UCLA and will have demonstrated progressive competency and learning in the role. The Lead ETT role will require at least 1 year of experience as an ETT at UCLA and will have demonstrated engagement in department advancement and leadership aptitude.

Salary Range: $

Qualifications

• Current BLS Certification required
• 4 years Trauma Tech Experience required
• Ability to document patient care activities using acceptable medical terminology
• Skill in transporting various types of patients using different transport modes
• Knowledge of common surgical instruments
• Ability to lift, push, pull
• Knowledge of University and departmental policies and procedures
• Ability to carry out directives from nursing and physician staff
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships
• Ability to perform efficiently in fast-paced environment
• Skill in prioritizing tasks
• Completion of initial decontamination training (LA County Weapons of Mass Destruction Hospital Mass Casualty Decontamination Class or equivalent) and maintenance of skills through quarterly re-verification sessions and annual disaster exercises (required within 6 months of hire or when training available)
• Monitor Technician Certification and Continuing Education (required within 6 months of hire)
• experience ordering supplies preferred
• working on dept specific projects and leadership qualities preferred
• familiar with using Excel preferred