Emergency Department Medical Technician

Allina Health • Sedro-Woolley, WA

2d • $22 - $31 • Onsite

About The Position

Emergency Department Medical Technicians provide rapid medical support and patient care in urgent and stressful situations. Within the scope of their medical certification, they independently provide direct and indirect patient care, including phlebotomy, EKGs, wound preparation, splinting, specimen collection, and fitting and education for durable medical equipment. They also provide care under the direction of an RN, including assistance with patient hygiene and comfort, and participate in quality improvement activities.

This position is 0.75 FTE (60 hours per two-week pay period), with 8- and 12-hour day/evening shifts and an every-third-weekend rotation. The role is based at 333 Smith Ave N, Saint Paul, Minnesota.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old and have the education and/or experience needed to meet the required functional competencies.
• For positions utilizing i-STAT testing, a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent is required.
• One of the following is required: EMT certification from the applicable state EMS authority for work in Minnesota or Wisconsin; National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians certification upon hire; or CNA registration with the applicable Minnesota or Wisconsin health authority upon hire.
• Must have at least one of the following: current BLS certification from the American Heart Association; current BLS certification from the American Red Cross; or Allina in-house BLS training within 30 days of hire.
• Physical demands are classified as medium work, including lifting up to 32 pounds occasionally and up to 25 pounds frequently.

Nice To Haves

• For positions not utilizing i-STAT testing, a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent is preferred.
• At least 1 year of experience in an acute health care setting.
• At least 1 year of experience in basic arrhythmia and EKG interpretation.
• For regional hospital sites, licensed EMT, certified EMT, or CNA is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Independently perform patient care within the scope of the position, including equipment setup and maintenance, phlebotomy, EKGs, wound preparation, blood glucose monitoring, CPR, visual acuity exams, splinting, specimen collection, and fitting and education for durable medical equipment.
• Provide patient care under the direction of an RN, including wound dressings, oxygen application, assistance with procedures, irrigations, restraint application, pressure dressings, transfers of fall-risk patients, pelvic exams, decontamination procedures, and placement or removal of backboards and cervical collars.
• Assist patients with grooming, hygiene, personal comfort, and population-specific needs.
• Plan and organize for procedures.
• Handle medications for procedural setup, stocking, and transport as needed.
• Assist with patient rooming and transportation as needed.
• Distribute and set up water, snacks, and patient trays, and assist patients with them.
• Maintain skin integrity.
• Assist with ambulation, transfers, positioning, and range of motion according to activity orders and patient needs.
• Contribute to a safe environment for patients, visitors, and employees; report hazards and potential work hazards.
• Answer patient call lights.
• Participate in quality improvement activities.
• Use equipment according to applicable policies, procedures, manufacturer directions, and standards.
• Participate in room and equipment cleaning and room turnover as needed.
• Support administrative and training duties as needed.
• Process physician orders as needed.
• Order and stock supplies as needed.
• Answer and screen phone calls as needed.
• Serve as a preceptor as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical and dental coverage
• PTO/time away
• Retirement savings plans
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Voluntary benefits, including vision, legal, and critical illness coverage
• Tuition reimbursement or continuing medical education, as applicable
• Student loan support benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Well-being resources, including well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, programs, personal coaching, and tools

What This Job Offers

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