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 dignityhealth.org/northridgehospital for more information.

Responsibilities

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.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements :

• High School graduate or equivalent.

• Previous emergency care technician experience preferred. Previous emergency department experience preferred.

• CA Phlebotomy certification required.

• Current EMT certification required

• BLS card required. Fire Safety card required.

• 1 year of experience in acute care environment preferred

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.