Emergency Department Medical Technician

Allina Health System•Saint Paul, MN

4d•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 role involves providing direct and indirect patient care within the scope of medical certification, including 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 as listed on the job description
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
Certified Emergency Medical Tech – EMT – WI – Emergency Medical Services required if working in WI
National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians certification upon hire
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
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 health care setting
1+ experience in basic arrhythmia and EKG interpretation
Licensed EMT or Certified EMT or CNA preferred

Responsibilities

Independently performs patient care within scope of position, including 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, restrain application, pressure dressing, transferring fall risk patients, pelvic exams, decontamination procedures, placement and removal of backboard and c-collar.
Assists patient with grooming and hygiene needs, personal comfort and population specific needs of the individual.
Plans and organizes for procedures.
May handle medication for procedural set up, stocking and transport.
May assist in rooming and transporting of patients.
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.
Answers patient call lights.
Participates in quality improvement activities.
Uses equipment following policies, procedures and manufacturer directions or standards.
Reports hazards and/or potential work hazards.
May participate in room and equipment cleaning and room turn over.
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 resources groups (ERGs)