Emergency Department Medical Technician
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 role involves providing direct and indirect patient care within the scope of medical certification. Key responsibilities include phlebotomy, EKG, wound preparation, applying splints, obtaining specimens, and fitting/educating patients on durable medical equipment. The ED Tech also provides care under the direction of the RN, assisting with patient grooming, hygiene, and personal comfort, and participates in quality improvement activities.
Requirements
- Must be 18 years of age with education and/or experience needed to meet required functional competencies.
- High school diploma, GED or equivalent for positions utilizing i-STAT testing.
- Certified Emergency Medical Tech – EMT - Office of EMS required if working in MN OR Certified Emergency Medical Tech – EMT – WI – Emergency Medical Services required if working in WI OR National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians certification upon hire OR Certified Nursing Assistant - Minnesota Department of Health Nurse Aide Registry if working in state of MN upon hire/ WI Department of Health Services Nurse Aide Registry if working in the state of WI upon hire.
- Must meet at least ONE of the requirements below: 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+ years of experience in an acute health care setting.
- 1+ years of experience in basic arrhythmia and EKG interpretation.
- Licensed EMT or Certified EMT or CNA preferred for Regional Hospital Sites.
Responsibilities
- Independently provides direct and indirect patient care within scope of medical certification.
- Performs phlebotomy, EKG, wound preparation, and applies splints.
- Obtains specimens and fits/educates patients on durable medical equipment.
- Provides care to patients under the direction of the RN, including assisting with grooming, hygiene, and personal comfort.
- Participates in quality improvement activities.
- Performs equipment set up and maintenance.
- Monitors blood glucose.
- Performs CPR.
- Conducts visual acuity exams.
- Performs wound dressings, oxygen application, and assists with procedures.
- Applies restraints, pressure dressings, and assists with pelvic exams.
- Performs decontamination procedures, and placement/removal of backboard and c-collar.
- Assists patients with ambulation, transfer, positioning, and range of motion (ROM).
- Maintains skin integrity.
- Contributes to a safe environment for patients, visitors, and employees.
- Answers patient call lights.
- Uses equipment following policies, procedures, and manufacturer directions.
- Reports hazards and/or potential work hazards.
- May participate in room and equipment cleaning and room turnover.
- May support administrative and training duties.
- May process physician orders.
- May order and stock supplies.
- May answer and screen phone calls.
- 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
- Well-being dollars
- Dedicated well-being navigators
- Programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching and tools to support well-being
- Employee resource groups (ERGs)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
