Emergency Department Medical Technician

Allina Health • Slaton, TX

1d • $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 role involves providing direct and indirect patient care within the scope of medical certification, assisting RNs, and participating in quality improvement activities. The position is 0.9 FTE, requiring 72 hours per two-week pay period, with 12-hour permanent night shifts and every 3rd weekend rotation.

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

• Within scope of medical certification, independently provides direct and indirect patient care.
• Performs phlebotomy, EKG, wound preparation, applying splints, obtaining specimen, and fitting/educating of durable medical equipment.
• Provides care to patients under the direction of the RN, which may include assisting patients with grooming and hygiene needs 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, assists with procedures, irrigations, restrain application, pressure dressing, transferring fall risk patients, pelvic exams, decontamination procedures, and placement/removal of backboard and c-collar.
• Assists patients with grooming and hygiene needs, personal comfort, and population-specific needs.
• 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 patient needs.
• Contributes to a safe environment for patients, visitors, and employees.
• Answers patient call lights.
• 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 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)

What This Job Offers

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