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Emergency Department Technician- Emergency Room (NIGHT SHIFT)

County of Riverside

RUHS-Medical Center

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$21.75 - $31.74

per hour

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February 1, 2026

Job Description

Summary

This job is for an Emergency Department Technician working the night shift at a busy medical center in Riverside County, California, where you'll help nurses and doctors by providing basic patient care, preparing people for exams, and handling tasks like applying splints and bandages in the emergency room.

It's a full-time role involving 12-hour and 8-hour shifts from 7 PM to 7:30 AM, supporting trauma and pediatric care in a high-volume hospital.

A good fit would be someone reliable and compassionate with entry-level medical training who thrives in fast-paced, overnight environments and wants to contribute to community healthcare.

Key Requirements

  • Nursing Assistant or EMT Certification required
  • AHA BLS/CPR card required
  • Ability to provide basic bedside care to emergency patients
  • Skills in patient preparation for exams and procedures
  • Experience or training in orthopedic duties like applying/removing splints, bandages, and slings
  • Availability for night shift (1900-0730) with 6/12-hour shifts and one 8-hour shift per two-week period
  • Upload certifications to application; email if upload issues

Full Job Description

Signage for Riverside University Health System Medical Center on a building facade.

The County of Riverside’s University Health System (RUHS) Medical Center is seeking a qualified Regular-Fulltime Emergency Department Technicians located in Moreno Valley.

Under direct supervision, assists licensed professional Riverside University Health System - Medical Center (RUHS-MC) staff in the Emergency Department (ED) by providing a variety of patient services, which include basic administrative, clerical, and medical support services for patients in the ED; and performs other related duties as required.

The Emergency Department Technician is a first professional level classification and reports to an Assistant Nurse Manager, working under the technical guidance and supervision of Registered Nurses in the Emergency Department. Incumbents are tasked with providing basic bedside care to ED patients, including patient preparation for various exams and medical procedures, as well as transportation to and from other units within the RUHS-MC. The Emergency Department Technician class is further tasked with orthopedic duties, including the application and removal of splints, bandages, and slings.

Applicants from this posting may be used to fill other openings throughout RUHS departments.


Copies of your Nursing Assistant/EMT Certification and AHA BLS/CPR card must be uploaded to your profile as an attachment at the time of submitting your application to be considered. If you are having difficulties uploading your required documents, please email them to xsanchez@rivco.org.



Regular Fulltime ED Techs Differentials:
Evening Shift Diff (6pm - 11:00pm): $1.30 for the time actually worked between the hours
Night Shift Diff (11pm - 6:00am): $1.90 for the time actually worked between the hours

* Work Schedule and/or Shift Times: (subject to change upon department needs) *

Regular Full-time Emergency Department Technician: This position works a total of 80 hours within a two week pay period. 6/12-hour shifts and one 8-hour shift. NIGHT SHIFT ONLY 1900-0730.

Meet the Team!
Founded in 1893, Riverside University Health System Medical Center has grown into a cornerstone of healthcare excellence and medical education in the region. Our highly skilled healthcare professionals and dedicated support staff are committed to delivering exceptional, state-of-the-art care to the diverse populations of Riverside County.
Located in Moreno Valley, our 439-bed Medical Center is home to a Level I Trauma Center, a Level II Pediatric Trauma Center, and the county’s only Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU). If you’re passionate about making a meaningful difference and helping others, RUHS Medical Center is the place for you!
For more information about RUHS Medical Center, please visit
www.ruhealth.org

Requirements


• Perform basic bedside care to ensure comfort and cleanliness of patients; perform oral care, bathing, and feeding of patients; provide bedpans, urinals, and other items to patients, as necessary.

• Record patient's height and weight, pain scale, temperature, pulse, respirations, and blood pressure in the triage and ED assigned area, per ED policy.

• Assist staff in performing basic medical exams, treatments, and procedures; assist ED Registered Nurses in trauma resuscitation; respond to and assist RN's with code blue and code white situations.

• Assist patients in ambulation and transition from bed to wheelchair or gurney; properly lift, hold, reposition, and restrain patients as necessary; transport patients to and from diagnostic testing areas within RUHS-MC.

• Transport all patient specimens collected in the ED to RUHS-MC lab for analysis.

• Ensure assigned ED area and carts are properly stocked, cleaned, and ready for use; maintain and ensure operational readiness of all orthopedic equipment in the ED.

• Apply and remove splints, bandages, and slings, following physician orders; attend to problems with application and re-apply as necessary.

• Provide crutch and cane use training to patients.

• Perform EKGs on patients, as directed by ED physician.

• Perform ED clerical duties as needed, including answering ED phone calls and relaying messages as applicable; track visits to ED patients, admissions, discharges, transfers, and ED census.

Qualifications

Education: Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent (e.g., GED), or Certificate of Proficiency issued by the California State Board of Education.

Experience: Six months performing technical duties as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), or Paramedic in a general acute care hospital or Emergency Department, or successful completion of a State approved Certified Nursing Assistant or related training program in basic patient care within the past two years.

License/Certifications (Must possess one of the following):
  1. Valid Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification approved by the State of California
  2. Valid Paramedic license issued by the California Emergency Medical Services Authority
  3. Valid Nursing Assistant Certification (CNA) issued by the State of California
Current EMT Certification, Paramedic license or CNA Certification must be maintained while employed with the County of Riverside.

Other Requirements: Current Basic Life Support certification issued by the American Heart Association.

Knowledge of: Relevant medical terminology; basic patient care and/or administrative techniques; medical assisting skills and the various types of materials and equipment related to outpatient care and their applications; methods of conducting or assisting patients (per medical care provider's instructions) with basic tests and treatments performed at an ambulatory care clinic; basic needs and problems of disadvantaged groups: the causes and treatment of medical and/or public health problems and the problems facing the educationally and economically disadvantaged.

Ability to: Communicate effectively orally and in writing; establish and maintain good relations with a wide range of social and ethnic groups as well as professional staff and community members; obtain and record accurate patient information, and perform routine clinical procedures; follow and implement activities according to written standardized procedures; perform clerical tasks (i.e., utilizing personal computer for inputting pertinent client/patient information, answering phones, filing, etc.).

Additional Information

General Information
Please contact Xochitl Sanchez at 951-955-4061 or xsanchez@rivco.org. Please allow 1-2 business days for a response to general inquiries.

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Posted on NEOGOV: 1/28/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/29/2026

Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-riverside-5217089