Emergency Center Technician

HealthPartners • Saint Louis, MN

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About The Position

Methodist Hospital is hiring an Emergency Center Technician to join its Emergency Center team. The technician provides direct patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse, using their skills and expertise to complement other healthcare providers. Safe, patient-centered, compassionate care is the highest priority. Candidates should enjoy a fast-paced environment and have strong critical-thinking, multitasking, and prioritization skills.

The Emergency Center is a 42-bed Level III trauma center serving all patient populations 24 hours a day, seven days a week, year-round. It has a triage area, diagnostic and therapeutic equipment, medications and techniques to treat heart attacks and strokes, and radio communication systems linking the center with helicopter and ambulance services across Minnesota. Care is provided by board-certified Emergency Physicians and specially trained nursing staff and technicians.

Requirements

• Completion of an Emergency Department Technician (EDT) program or Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) program, or completion of at least the first quarter of clinicals in an accredited RN or LPN program.
• Current, validated CPR skills and BLS provider status in accordance with American Heart Association guidelines upon hire.
• Familiarity with and compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies, including FMLA, ADA, EMTALA, and discrimination and harassment laws.
• Knowledge of age-related growth and development principles necessary to provide appropriate service and ensure patient safety.
• EMT licensure and BLS certification required at time of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Post-secondary education.
• Current or recent emergency technician experience.
• EMT or EDT experience.
• Current EMT license upon hire; ongoing licensure maintenance is recommended.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
• Use skills and expertise to complement other healthcare providers.
• Provide safe, compassionate, patient-centered care and appropriate service to patients of different ages.
• Comply with laws, regulations, and internal policies affecting the employment relationship.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Retirement program
• Time away from work
• Insurance options
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Onsite clinic

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed