ED Technician

Grand Itasca Clinic & Hospital•Grand Rapids, MN

13h

About The Position

The Emergency Department Tech serves the hospital patient population by assisting with direct patient care that meets unit needs, including through regular rounding. The position also performs clerical functions and patient care services in the Emergency Department. Nurse Leadership may reassign the employee to other units based on changes in volume and acuity. The role supports the acute care nursing team and helps patients throughout recovery as they work toward returning to independence. This is a part-time position at 0.75–0.9 FTE (60–72 hours per pay period), working 12-hour day and night shifts with every-third-weekend rotation.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Graduate of a Nursing Aide or EMT program.
BLS certification, or ability to obtain it within two months of hire, and maintain certification.
Demonstrated ability to adhere to Grand Itasca Clinic & Hospital's mission, values, vision, and policies.
Reliable and consistent attendance.

Nice To Haves

Certification and current listing on the Minnesota Nursing Assistant Registry, or certification through the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians or Minnesota Emergency Medical Services Regulatory Board.
Experience in an ambulatory or inpatient health care setting.
Ability to multitask and manage multiple patient, family, nursing, and physician priorities within short time frames.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate a professional and compassionate attitude toward patients, families, visitors, coworkers, and other departmental representatives.
Answer patient call lights, promptly direct phone calls, and communicate or complete needed patient interventions.
Handle organizational information while maintaining strict confidentiality.
Obtain patient signatures and place patient identification.
Maintain and order unit supplies and stock items.
Assemble and disassemble patient charts.
Assist with patient care as directed, including transfers, ambulation, feeding, dressing, bathing, weighing, and toileting.
Participate in hourly rounding.
Promptly report significant events and actions to the RN.
Apply monitors and report to the RN on the effectiveness of safety devices and mobility alarms.
Clean and disinfect equipment as needed and help keep the unit clean and organized.