Emergency Room Technician - West Bank

OverviewFairview is offering a great opportunity for an Emergency Room Technician at the University of MN Medical Center West Bank Hospital. Here are some key points about the position:

Location: University of MN Medical Center West Bank Hospital, Minneapolis, MN

Position: Emergency Room Technician

FTE: 0.75 (60 hours per pay period)

Shift: night shift with an every other weekend requirement

Benefits

Medical Insurance: As low as $0

Dental Insurance: As low as $0

PTO: 24 days per year

Retirement Plan: 403B with up to a 6% employer match

Compensation:

Wages: Starting at $23.52/hr, increasing with experience

Hiring Process:

A video interview may be required, allowing candidates to showcase themselves and their interest in the position.

For more details on benefits, you can visit www.fairview.org/benefits .Responsibilities Job DescriptionJob Summary:The Emergency Department Technician (EDT) is responsible for assisting the professional nurse in the delivery of patient care, transporting patient and/or equipment, setting up and maintaining patient rooms, and re-ordering and stocking supplies. The EDT may or may not be given a patient care assignment based on unit needs and the discretion of the professional nurseJob Expectations:Provides patient care by assisting the professional nurse in patient care activities:

Provides emergency care to patients in the emergency room by monitoring the patient’s vital signs

Assists with patient care as directed by RN may include but not limited to point of care testing, IV-line setup, discontinuation of IV, enema, suture removal, restraint application, catherization, 12 lead EKG

Transports patients by wheelchair and cart

Assists, measures, and fits patients with casts, crutches, immobilizers, and splints

Assists patients with ambulation and positioning

Transports medical samples from patients under direction of RN, such as blood, urine, or others

Assists doctors and nurses during medical procedures and/or collecting specimens (i.e. eye lavage, ear irrigation, dressing changes, pelvic exam specimen) by following proper technique

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

Demonstrates adherence to proper procedures

Assists in resuscitation with appropriate CPR and bag/valve mask

Provides for patient safety (i.e. patient safety sitter) and informs RN of patient observations

Documents patient care activities and procedures on the nursing records ensuring documentation is clear, concise, accurate, and timely

Works with charge nurse to coordinate the scheduling of tests, lab work, diagnostic tests, clinical appointments, other department procedures schedules and consultations

Maintains room/unit and supplies:

Restocks room, supplies, carts and oxygen tanks

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 RN

Transports medication from delivery to Emergency room department to a Registered Nurse or unit Medication Room when requested

Maintains cleanliness and order within the nursing station office areas

QualificationsRequired:License/Certification/Registration:

Basic Life Support (BLS for Healthcare Providers) certification required upon hire and must be maintained throughout employment. Ontrack participants must be able to obtain Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers certification upon completion of the OnTrack program.

One or more of the following:

Current EMT or ERT certification upon hire (does not need to be maintained throughout employment).

Current Paramedic Certification (does not need to be maintained throughout employment).

Current certification on the Minnesota Nursing Assistant Registry upon hire (certification does not need to be maintained throughout employment). Note: Individuals completing a Nursing Assistant program and scheduled to take the NA Registry exam have 90 days post-hire to become active on the Minnesota Nursing Assistant Registry.

Current enrollment in an LPN, RN, or Nurse Practitioner program, with completion of at least one semester of clinical rotation within the program.

Six months of recent direct patient care experience in an acute care, long-term care, or home care setting (appropriate roles may include Nursing Assistant, PCA, or Resident Assistant).

Successful completion of Fairview’s OnTrack Nursing Assistant training program.

LPN licensure upon hire (does not need to be maintained throughout employment).

Preferred:Experience:

Previous Emergency Room experience of 1 year or more as an Emergency Room Scribe, paramedic, ERT, EMT, EDT, or ED EMS.

Current CNA or NST experience of 1 year or more.

License/Certification/Registration:

Paramedic, EMT, ERT, LPN, CNA, PCA.

Desired Characteristics:

Creative prioritization skills and effective priority setting.

Commitment to customer/patient service excellence in every interaction.

Strong public relations and interpersonal communication skills.

Ability to work effectively as a team member to deliver outstanding care.

Proficiency in using appropriate computer applications.

Capability to work independently and demonstrate critical thinking skills.

Willingness to embrace change and empower others in ongoing process improvement.

Understanding and embodiment of values such as Dignity, Integrity, Service, Kindness, and Innovation.

These requirements and characteristics highlight the diverse skills and qualities expected of an Emergency Room Technician at Fairview. The role demands clinical expertise, adaptability, and a patient-centered approach to care delivery in a dynamic healthcare environment.EEO StatementEEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status