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Universal Health Services

Manages hospitals and behavioral health facilities

Emergency Room Technician

Nursing & Frontline Patient CarePosted on Nov 12
Full-timePalmdale, CA, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • One year of experience in an acute care setting is preferred, not required.
  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association is required.
  • CPI certification is required within 30 days of hire.
  • A California Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), or Medical Assistant qualification is required, or the candidate must be currently enrolled in an RN program and have successfully completed two semesters of clinical coursework.
  • Basic dysrhythmia certification is required or must be obtained within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

  • Administer patient care to designated patients under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse.
  • Follow the plan of care set by the registered nurse and/or physician, managing each patient's individual needs with regard to age and clinical diagnosis.
  • Perform direct and indirect patient care duties in the Emergency Department to help ensure smooth patient flow.
  • Apply specialized emergency care skills and knowledge to patients from infancy through geriatric age.

Desired Qualifications

  • One year of experience in an acute care setting.

About the Company

Universal Health Services

Manages hospitals and behavioral health facilities

Universal Health Services operates a network of acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, and ambulatory centers across the United States. It generates its services by acquiring and managing healthcare facilities, then integrating them under centralized operating practices to deliver patient care. The company’s offering is the management and provision of hospital and behavioral health services, with a focus on standardized clinical operations, economies of scale, and nationwide coverage. What sets UHS apart is its long history of growth through acquisitions, its size and scale in both acute and behavioral health markets, and its ability to integrate new facilities while maintaining consistent care quality. Its goal is to provide high-quality healthcare across a broad network, improve patient outcomes, and sustain long-term value for shareholders by expanding access and efficiency in hospital and behavioral health services.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Upper Merion Township, Pennsylvania
Founded
1978

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