Emergency Department Medical Technician

Allina Health•Minneapolis, MN

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 direct and indirect patient care within the scope of medical certification, including phlebotomy, EKGs, wound preparation, applying splints, obtaining specimens, and fitting/educating patients on durable medical equipment. The technician will also assist patients with grooming, hygiene, and personal comfort needs under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN) and participate in quality improvement activities.

Requirements

Must be 18 years of age.
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 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+ year of experience in an acute health care setting.
1+ year of experience in basic arrhythmia and EKG interpretation.
Licensed EMT or Certified EMT or CNA preferred for Regional Hospital Sites.

Responsibilities

Independently performs patient care within the scope of the position.
Performs tasks such as equipment set up and maintenance, phlebotomy, EKG, wound preparation, blood glucose monitoring, CPR, visual acuity exam, applying splints, and obtaining specimens.
Educates patients on and fits them for durable medical equipment.
Provides patient care under the direction of the RN, including wound dressings, oxygen application, assisting with procedures, irrigations, restrain application, pressure dressings, transferring fall risk patients, pelvic exams, decontamination procedures, and placement/removal of backboard and c-collar.
Assists patients with grooming, hygiene, 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 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 orders and patient needs.
Contributes to a safe environment 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 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.
Performs 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
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