Job Abstract

Updated: May 9, 2024
Location: Orange
Job Type:
Department: Emergency Department

UC Title: EMERGENCY TRAUMA TCHN SR

Position Number: 40312705

Reports to: Nurse Services Supervisor 2

Working Title: Senior Emergency Trauma Tech

Cost Center: Emergency Department (427231)

Bargaining Unit: AFSCME

FLSA: Nonexempt

Date Created: 9/28/2023

Job Code: 008919

Hours: 36

Shift: Not Applicable

FTE: 0.9

Position Summary:

The Senior Trauma Tech is responsible for coordinating and performing a broad range of technical duties supporting the patient care in ED services to facilitate patient flow, including but not limited to: assisting with patient triage; obtaining vital signs and specimens; assisting the physician with the application and removal of casts, splints and wound care; providing support to physicians during patient exams; assisting patients with hygiene, elimination and comfort measures; preparing patients for transport. Will maintain inventory of equipment and supplies, performing quality control and basic troubleshooting of equipment.

Total Compensation

In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our:

Compensation practices (https://www.hr.uci.edu/partnership/totalrewards/compensation.php) and

Benefits (https://careersucirvine.ttcportals.com/pages/benefits).

Salary Range:

Hourly Rate Minimum $25.16 Midpoint $28.21 Maximum $31.26

Required Qualifications:

Must be able to work variable shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays

EMT and/or Paramedic license

Minimum 2 years of related experience as an Emergency/Trauma Technician

Preventative Management of Assaultive Behavior (PMAB) within 30 days of hire

Licenses and Certifications:

Basic Life Support(Required)

Preferred Qualifications:

Demonstrated patient care experience, preferably in an acute care setting

Bilingual skill, either Spanish or Vietnamese to communicate effectively with patients and families.

Conditions of Employment:

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment: • Background Check and Live Scan • Legal Right to Work in the United States • Vaccination Policies • Smoking and Tobacco Policy • Drug Free Environment The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements. • California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act • E-Verify • Pre-Placement Health Evaluation Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page: https://hr.uci.edu/newhire/conditions-of-employment.php

Closing Statement:

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse /20/workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming. UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact UCI’s Employee Experience Center (EEC) at [email protected] or at (949) 824-0500, Monday – Friday from 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.