Emergency Department Medical Technician Senior

Allina Health • Buffalo, NY

4d • $22 - $30 • Onsite

About The Position

Our skilled Emergency Department Medical Technicians are dedicated to providing rapid medical support, ensuring the highest level of patient care and safety in the most urgent and stressful situations. Key Position Details: Casual role 4, 8, or 12 hour shifts, day/evening/nights No weekends 2300-0730 on-call shifts are available Meet our Care Team Members: ED Tech Job Description: Within scope of medical certification, independently provides patient care. This includes, but not limited to phlebotomy, EKG, wound preparation, applying splints, obtaining specimen and educating on and fitting durable medical equipment. Provides care to patients under the direction of RN which may include assisting patients with wound dressings, oxygen application, assisting with procedures, irrigations, restraining application, pressure dressing, transferring fall risk patients and placement and removal of backboard and c-collar. Participates in quality improvement activities.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age with education and/or experience needed to meet required functional competencies as listed on the job description
• High school diploma, GED or equivalent for positions utilizing i-STAT testing
• One of the below are required: ◦ EMT, MDH, or NREMT certification upon hire ◦ EMT, MDH, or NREMT within 6 months of hire if currently enrolled in an EMT education program ◦ Active Certified Nursing Assistant Licensure on Minnesota Department of Health
• Must meet at least ONE of the requirements below: ◦ Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association ◦ Current BLS certification from the American Red Cross ◦ Allina in-house BLS training (within 30 days of hire)

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent for positions not utilizing i-STAT testing
• 1+ experience in acute healthcare setting
• 1+ experience in basic arrhythmia and EKG interpretation
• Regional Hospital Sites - Licensed EMT or Certified EMT or CNA preferred

Responsibilities

• Within scope of position, independently performs patient care. This may include, but not limited to equipment set up and maintenance, phlebotomy, EKG, wound preparation, blood glucose monitoring, CPR, visual acuity exam, applying splints, obtaining specimen, education of durable medical equipment and fitting.
• Under the direction of the RN, provides patient care to include wound dressings, oxygen application, assisting with procedures, irrigations, restraining application, pressure dressing, transferring fall risk patients and placement and removal of backboard and c-collar.
• Plans and organizes for procedures.
• Facilitates admissions, transfers and discharges.
• May handle medication for procedural set up, stocking and transport.
• Distributes and sets up water, snacks and patient trays and assists patients.
• Maintains skin integrity.
• Provides assistance with ambulation, transfer, positioning and range of motion (ROM) according to activity order and needs of the patient.
• Contributes to an environment that is safe for patients, visitors and employees.
• Participates in quality improvement activities.
• Uses equipment following policies, procedure and manufacturer directions or standards.
• Reports hazards and/or potential hazards.
• Supports administrative work and training.
• Orders and maintains supplies and equipment.
• May process physician orders.
• May provide clerical support for the department.
• May serve as a preceptor.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental
• PTO/Time Away
• Retirement Savings Plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-term/Long-term Disability
• Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)
• Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable
• Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED