Emergency Department Technician- Lakes

Fairview Health Services•Linwood Township, MN

19d•Onsite

About The Position

Fairview is seeking an Emergency Department Technician (EDT) to join the Emergency Department team at Fairview Lakes Medical Center in Wyoming, Minnesota. The EDT assists professional nurses in delivering patient care, transporting patients and equipment, preparing and maintaining patient rooms, and managing supplies. Depending on unit needs and the professional nurse’s discretion, the EDT may be assigned patient care responsibilities. This position is 0.75 FTE, or 60 hours every two weeks, with 12-hour evening shifts and an every-third-weekend rotation. Fairview Lakes Medical Center provides primary and specialty care, inpatient and outpatient services, surgical services, obstetrical care, and heart care. Free parking is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Fairview offers benefits that include medical, dental, and vision coverage, PTO/vacation and Safe and Sick Time, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits. Compensation is based on the applicable union agreement and may be influenced by factors such as FTE, skills, knowledge, education, and qualifying experience.

Requirements

Current BLS certification.
Meet at least one of the following: current EMT or ERT certification; current Paramedic certification; CNA listing on the Minnesota Registry; enrollment in an LPN, RN, or NP program with at least one completed clinical semester; six months of recent hands-on patient care experience in acute, long-term, or home care; completion of Fairview’s OnTrack Nursing Assistant training program; or LPN licensure.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of Emergency Department experience, such as EMT, ERT, paramedic, or scribe experience.
Current experience as a CNA or NST.

Responsibilities

Transport patients by wheelchair and cart.
Assist patients with ambulation and positioning.
Inform the RN of patient and family observations and concerns.
Respond promptly to patient call lights and requests.
Respect patient dignity, privacy, and confidentiality.
Adapt or modify tasks to meet patients’ ages and developmental abilities.
Obtain ordered specimens from patients and transport specimens and blood products.
Follow proper procedures and assist in resuscitation.
Function as a nurse extender by assisting nurses with patient care activities.
Document patient care activities and procedures clearly, concisely, accurately, and promptly in nursing records.
Restock rooms, supplies, and carts; assist with room cleanup between patients; and complete room and cart checklists.
Perform quality control checks on designated equipment, complete quality control checklists, and report discrepancies or malfunctions to the charge nurse or manager.