Lead Emergency Trauma Tech-West Valley
- UCLA Health and David Geffen School of Medicine
- West Hills, Los Angeles, CA, USA
Job 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: $34.34-41.05
- 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
A PASSION FOR ADVANCING NURSING EXCELLENCE
At UCLA Health and the David Geffen School of Nursing, you’ll be inspired and empowered to reach your fullest potential in your nursing career. Through close collaboration with other outstanding clinicians in our inclusive and engaging working environment, you can play a critical role in the delivery of our world-class care. Our Center for Nursing Excellence, state-of-the-art technology, shared governance, recognition programs, and more, will equip you to go further in your nursing practice than you thought possible. It’s no wonder we’ve achieved Magnet® status multiple times in multiple locations.
If you’re ready to live out your passion and advance your nursing career, we invite you to explore opportunities throughout our award-winning system, including:
● Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
● UCLA Medical Center, Santa Monica
● Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital at UCLA
● UCLA Mattel Children’s Hospital
● More than 280 community-based clinics throughout Southern California
No matter where you serve with UCLA Health, the cultural, recreational, and lifestyle advantages of our Southern California locations will elevate your standard of living.