ED Trauma Tech Lead - La Jolla - 134720

Under the direction of the nursing manager, the ED Trauma Tech Lead will ensure optimal patient care, through education, development, and oversight of the unlicensed staff in the ED and ED Inpatient capacities.

The ED Trauma Tech Lead will ensure quality, consistency, and safety of the environment of care through vigilance, structured evaluation, and preparedness of the ED staff. The ED Trauma Tech Lead will serve to promote a shared voice of staff in their contribution to clinical operations and continuous improvement of patient care.

The ED Trauma Tech Lead will serve as a resource of information to clinical staff, physicians, students, and others. The ED Trauma Tech Lead will assist with the administration and management of personnel, fiscal, and material resources. Responsibilities include but are not limited to a broad range of technical and customer service duties supporting the functions of Emergency Services.

• BART or BLS at time of hire with commitment to get BART within six (6) months of hire date.

• Five (5) years of experience as an ED Trauma Tech or similar role.

• Experience and knowledge regarding scheduling practices.

• Excellent interpersonal skills, including tact, diplomacy, flexibility, and professionalism in dealing with staff and visitors.

• Proficient computer skills (e.g., MS Office, Excel, Word, iShare based programs).

• Experience using and maintaining a database and spreadsheets.

• Demonstrated knowledge and ability to work in and facilitate a team environment effectively.

• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT).

• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).

• Previous participation in a Performance Improvement or Quality Assurance project.

• Previous experience in a lead or supervisory role.

• Experience with Epic, purchasing/accounts payable.

• Knowledge of Premier Medical Management Systems.

• Must be able to work variable hours (12-hour days), including nights, overtime, weekends, and holidays.

• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.

If employed by the University of California, you will be required to comply with our Policy on Vaccination Programs, which may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

If applicable, life-support certifications (BLS, NRP, ACLS, etc.) must include hands-on practice and in-person skills assessment; online-only certification is not acceptable.

UC San Diego Health is the only academic health system in the San Diego region, providing leading-edge care in patient care, biomedical research, education, and community service. Our facilities include two university hospitals, a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, Shiley Eye Institute, Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center, the only Burn Center in the county, and and dozens of outpatient clinics. We invite you to join our team!

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To foster the best possible working and learning environment, UC San Diego strives to cultivate a rich and diverse environment, inclusive and supportive of all students, faculty, staff and visitors. For more information, please visit UC San Diego Principles of Community.

UC San Diego is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

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UC San Diego is a smoke and tobacco free environment. Please visit smokefree.ucsd.edu for more information.

UC San Diego Health maintains a marijuana and drug free environment. Employees may be subject to drug screening.

Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

a. "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC's policies addressing some forms of misconduct:

• UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
• UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
• Abusive Conduct in the Workplace