Emergency Department Medical Technician Senior

Allina Health • Buffalo, NY

5d • $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 casual position requiring 2 shifts per month and availability for 2 holidays per year. The role involves providing patient care within the scope of medical certification, under the direction of an RN. Responsibilities include phlebotomy, EKG, wound care, splint application, specimen collection, and patient education on durable medical equipment. The technician will also assist with procedures, wound dressings, oxygen application, patient transfers, and equipment placement/removal. Quality improvement activities, maintaining a safe environment, and supporting administrative tasks are also part 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
• Regional Hospital Sites - Licensed EMT or Certified EMT or CNA preferred

Responsibilities

• Within scope of position, independently performs patient care.
• 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

• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED