Job Summary and Responsibilities
As an ED Tech, you will provide crucial support and direct patient care in the fast-paced Emergency Department, ensuring efficient operations and compassionate assistance during critical moments.

Every day you will expertly assist with patient admissions and discharges, perform vital signs and basic medical procedures, maintain a clean and organized environment, and meticulously document observations to support the nursing staff and physician team.

To be successful, you will demonstrate outstanding adaptability, strong communication skills, and a calm, proactive demeanor, contributing significantly to timely patient care and a smooth-running ED.
Provide for Patient's Personal Care



Provides direct patient care under the supervision of a licensed nurse within the scope of practice of a nursing assistant. Includes: activities of daily living, vital signs, lab draws, EKG's, ambulation, meals and routine treatment procedures. Demonstrates proficiency in phlebotomy and EKG's. Able to assist physician with procedures as necessary.

Reports all observed symptoms, reactions, treatments, and changes in the patient's condition to the licensed nurse.

Records patient care measures and treatments given on the patient's electronic medical record.

Performs EKG's on all chest pain patients.

Assist patient with toilet needs



Provide bedpan, urinal or commode

Assist with elimination aides: Colostomy care, enemas

Maintain a clean and neat environment



Make beds

Tidy patient's area

Keep patient's equipment clean

Provide for patient safety and care of valuables

Ensures that all emergency department rooms and the nursing station are fully stocked with supplies.

Assist patient with diet and nourishment



Assist with meals

Feed patients, as necessary

Keep patients supplied with fresh drinking water if able to have fluids to drink

Measure and record oral intake and output.

Nursing bundle



Update white board as related to position responsibilities

Perform hourly rounding as directed by team leader

Document on rounding log pain level, positioning and toilet needs.

Communication



Maintains confidentiality of patient information at all times.

Maintains open and effective communication with co-workers, ancillary staff, physician, patients and family members at all times.

Answers the phone in a polite and professional manner.


Job Requirements
RequiredHigh School GED General Studies or Equivalent technical training, upon hire orHigh School Graduate General Studies or Equivalent technical training, upon hire and1-2 years of acute care experience and1 year of emergency department Certified Nursing Assistant: CA, upon hire orCertified Clinical Medical Assistant, upon hire orRegistered Medical Assistant AMT, upon hire orCert Med Asst - MMCI, upon hire orMedical Assistant Certification: CA, upon hire orEmergency Medical Technician: CA, upon hire andBasic Life Support - CPR, upon hire
Where You'll Work

Bakersfield Memorial Hospital includes 385 general acute beds, 48 licensed critical care beds, 13 state-of-the-art surgical suites, and a full-service Emergency Department with an Accredited Chest Pain Center and Nationally Certified Stroke Center. In addition, we offer a beautiful Family Care and Birthing Center, the Lauren Small Children's Center including the area's only Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Family Care Center, a Level II NICU, the Sarvanand Heart, and Brain Center with Kern County's first Bi-Plane Interventional Suite, the Center for Wound Care and Hyperbarics, and many more services. Memorial Hospital is a Children’s Miracle Network Hospital and is home to the Bakersfield Ronald McDonald House. Memorial Hospital is a member of Dignity Health and is a trusted community partner, serving residents of Bakersfield and Kern County with quality, compassionate care since 1956. Click here to learn more about Bakersfield Memorial Hospital.

One Community. One Mission. One California 

Total Rewards

Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible team members may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit our Total Rewards

Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.