Emergency Department Medical Technician

Allina Health • Sedro-Woolley, WA

1d • $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, applying splints, obtaining specimens, and fitting and educating patients on durable medical equipment. Under the direction of an RN, they assist with patient care, comfort, grooming, and hygiene needs, and participate in quality improvement activities.

This position is 0.6 FTE (48 hours per two-week pay period), with an 8/12 combination day/evening shift and every-third-weekend rotation. The role is based in the Emergency Room at 333 Smith Ave N, Saint Paul, Minnesota. The position requires medium physical work, including lifting up to 32 pounds occasionally and up to 25 pounds frequently. The hourly pay range is $22.13 to $30.51; starting pay may vary based on factors including experience, education, and applicable union agreement. Shift, weekend, or other differentials may be available.

Allina Health offers employee benefits and well-being resources, with eligibility and offerings determined by FTE and union representation.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age and have the education and/or experience needed to meet the required functional competencies listed in the job description.
• For positions utilizing i-STAT testing, a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent is required.
• Must hold at least one of the listed credentials: Certified Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification from the appropriate state authority for work in Minnesota or Wisconsin; National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians certification upon hire; or Certified Nursing Assistant registration with the applicable Minnesota or Wisconsin registry upon hire.
• Must meet at least one BLS requirement: current American Heart Association BLS certification, current American Red Cross BLS certification, or Allina in-house BLS training within 30 days of hire.
• Able to perform medium work, lifting up to 32 pounds occasionally and up to 25 pounds frequently.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent for positions not utilizing i-STAT testing.
• 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 or 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, applying splints, obtaining specimens, and educating patients about and fitting durable medical equipment.
• Under the direction of an RN, provide patient care that may include wound dressings, oxygen application, assisting with procedures, irrigations, restraint application, pressure dressings, transferring 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 medication for procedural setup, stocking, and transport as needed.
• Assist with rooming and transporting patients as needed.
• Distribute and set up water, snacks, and patient trays, and assist patients.
• 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.
• Answer patient call lights.
• Participate in quality improvement activities.
• Use equipment according to policies, procedures, and manufacturer directions or standards.
• Report hazards and potential work hazards.
• 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 and 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 dollars, well-being navigators, programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching, and tools.

What This Job Offers

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