Tri-City Medical Center has served San Diego County’s coastal communities of Carlsbad, Oceanside and Vista, as well as the surrounding region for more than 60 years and is one of the largest employers in North San Diego County. Tri-City is administered by the Tri-City Healthcare District, a California Hospital District. As a full-service acute care public hospital with over 500 physicians practicing in over 60 specialties, Tri-City is vital to the well-being of our community and serves as a healthcare safety net for many of our citizens. The hospital has received a Gold Seal of Approval® from the Joint Commission showcasing a commitment to safe and effective patient care for the residents of the community. 

Tri-City Medical Center prides itself on being the home to leading orthopedic, spine and cardiovascular health services while also specializing in world-class robotic surgery, cancer and emergency care. Tri-City’s Emergency Department is there for your loved ones in their time of need and is highly regarded for our heart attack and stroke treatment programs. When minutes matter Tri-City is your source for quality compassionate care close to home. Tri-City partners with over 90 local non-profit and community organizations as part of our COASTAL Commitment initiative. Together we are helping tackle some of our communities’ pressing health and social needs.

Position Summary:

The Emergency Department (ED) Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) is responsible for assisting the registered nurse, physician assistant or physician with procedures and patient care duties. The EMT functions under the direction of a Registered Nurse. EMT provides care for infant (0-1 year of age), pediatric (1-13 years of age) and adult (14 years of age and older) populations. In addition, the Lead EMT is responsible to assist with the orientation, education, and scheduling of EMTs in the ED.

Major Position Responsibilities:

The position characteristics reflect the most important duties, responsibilities and competencies considered necessary to perform the essential functions of the job in a fully competent manner. They should not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements of the position. The characteristics of the position and standards of performance may be changed by TCMC with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization.

• Maintains a safe, clean working environment, including unit based safety and infection control requirements.
• Assists leadership with work schedule and assignments.
• Assists RNs, PAs or physicians with procedures, patient care and rounding. 
• Provides or assists with splinting, casting, immobilizing of patient extremities. 
• Assists with transporting patients as needed to and from the ED. 
• Completes daily unit equipment checks and logs to meet regulatory requirements.
  • Rounds on the providers daily for equipment needs 
  • Communicates equipment updates to the staff on a routine basis
• Orders supplies and equipment that has been approved by ED Leadership.
  • Maintains specialty cart supplies to include inventory list and expirations
  • Ensures specialty carts and supplies are immediately restocked and available after use
  • Coordinates with supply chain to provide specialty stock items for department
• Acts as Area Safety Representative for the department.
  • Orients new EMTs to the department in coordination with the department educator and leadership
• Rounds on patients each shift to improve the patient experience
  • Work collaboratively with leadership to develop and implement training for EMTs focused on standardized rounding practices. Ensuring patients receive consistent engagement throughout their ED stay, reducing the likelihood of leaving without treatment (LWOT), elopement or discharge against medical advice (AMA).

Qualifications:

• Two (2) years’ experience working in an emergency department, required.
• Must be able to communicate effectively in oral and written form in English, required.
• Intermediate computer skills, required.
• Must be able to meet the physical demands of the job (light to heavy lifting and/or pushing of patients or equipment), required.
• One (1) year progressive leadership experience, preferred.

Education: 

• High School Diploma or GED, required.

Certifications:

• Current San Diego County EMT certificate or current Paramedic certificate, required.
• Current BLS required upon hire; American Heart Association Healthcare Provider. 
• NVCI within 90 days of hire or transfer, required.

Each new hire candidate who is offered employment must pass a physical evaluation, urine drug screen and pre-employment background checks before starting work. 

*Salary/Hourly wage range for this position is posted.  Actual pay will be determined based on verified experience as well as internal equity.

TCHD is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity/expression), age, marital status, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.