Emergency Department Technician

Overview

Are you looking to utilize your skills in a busy emergency department?

We at M Health Fairview are looking for an Emergency Department Technician to join our emergency department at our Fairview Lakes Medical Center in Wyoming, MN. We are approved for a 0.75 FTE (60 hours per pay period) on the night shift (7p-7a) with an every third weekend requirement.

Some of the benefits we offer include medical insurance - as low as $0, dental insurance - also a $0 option, PTO (24 days per year), and 403B with up to a 6% employer match; click here to learn more! Wages are $20.49and go up with relevant experience. We also offer shift differentials of $0.60/hr for evenings, $0.70/hr for nights, $0.58/hr for weekends!

Hiring Process

We may send you a link to complete a video interview. This is a phenomenal opportunity to showcase who you are and why you want to work for us plus we have the ability to share these with our hiring leaders directly.

Responsibilities/Job Description

Job Summary:

ERT will assist Emergency Department staff in defined procedures; complete defined procedures; and assist in patient flow, transport, and comfort; assists with keeping the unit neat and orderly.

Job Expectations:

Provides patient care:

• Transports patients by wheelchair and cart

• Assists patients with ambulation and positioning

• Informs RN of patient/family observations and concerns

• Promptly responds to patient call lights/requests

• Demonstrates concern for patient dignity, privacy, and confidentiality

• Performs tasks with adaptations or modifications consistent with patients ages and developmental abilities

• Acquires ordered specimens from patient

• Transports specimens and blood products

• Demonstrates adherence to accurate procedures

• Assists in resuscitation

• Functions as nurse extender: assists nurses with patient care activities

Documents patient care activities and procedures on the nursing records.

• Documentation is clear, concise, accurate and timely

Maintains room/unit and supplies

• Restocks room, supplies, and carts

• Assists with patient room clean-up between patients

• Completes room and cart checklist

Performs quality control checks on designated pieces of equipment

• Completes quality control checklist

• Reports discrepancies and malfunctions to charge nurse or manager

Qualifications

Required:

Current EMT, ERT, CNA, or LPN licensure upon hire. This licensure does not need to be maintained.

Bls

We believe those that exceed in this role also exhibit these characteristics: High standard of creative prioritization skills and priority setting. Shown focus on customer service/patient service with every interaction. Excellent public relations and interpersonal/communication skills. Work as an effective team member to deliver outstanding care. Ability to use appropriate computer applications. Capable of working independently, demonstrate critical thinking skills. Ability to accept change and empower those around you to engage in ongoing process improvement. A proven understanding of Dignity, Integrity, Service, Kindness and Innovation