Emergency Department Medical Technician Senior

Allina Health•Fridley, MN

1d•$22 - $31•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. This is a 0.75 FTE position, meaning 60 hours per two-week pay period, with a combination of 8 and 12-hour day/evening shifts and an every 3rd weekend rotation. ED Techs provide patient care within the scope of their medical certification, including phlebotomy, EKGs, wound preparation, applying splints, obtaining specimens, and educating/fitting durable medical equipment. They also assist RNs with patient care tasks such as wound dressings, oxygen application, assisting with procedures, irrigations, restraining applications, pressure dressings, transferring fall-risk patients, and applying/removing backboards and c-collars. Participation in quality improvement activities is also a key aspect of the role.

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
EMT, MDH, or NREMT certification upon hire OR EMT, MDH, or NREMT within 6 months of hire if currently enrolled in an EMT education program OR Active Certified Nursing Assistant Licensure on Minnesota Department of Health
Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association OR Current BLS certification from the American Red Cross OR 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
Licensed EMT or Certified EMT or CNA preferred

Responsibilities

Within scope of medical certification, independently provides patient care.
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.
Independently performs patient care, which may include 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.
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.