Emergency Department Technician

Fairview Range•Hibbing, MN

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Fairview Range is seeking a passionate Emergency Department Technician who is looking for rewarding work in a fast-paced environment to join our Emergency Department in Hibbing, MN. The Emergency Department Technician assists in direct and indirect patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse. The Tech facilitates internal and external patient transfers, supports patient care including performing EKG, vital sign collection and other clinical duties as assigned by nursing or providers. We are a Level IV trauma center and an Acute Stroke Ready hospital. We provide life-saving treatment to the seriously ill and injured 24 hours a day, with an adjacent Urgent Care department seeing lower acuity patients 12 hours a day, 7 days a week. The Emergency Department has 17 ER beds including 2 standalone trauma bays. The care delivery team includes Board Certified/Eligible ED physicians and advanced practice providers, RNs, LPNs, Unit Assistants, a dedicated Social Worker, and a dedicated Security Officer. The patient population served is all ages. Fairview Range is an affiliate of M Health Fairview, a partnership of Fairview Health Services, the University of Minnesota, and M Physicians. Together, we offer access to breakthrough medical research and specialty expertise as part of a continuum of care that reaches all ages and health needs. The most comprehensive health care network in northeastern Minnesota, Fairview Range includes Fairview Range Medical Center, Fairview Mesaba Clinics (with locations in Hibbing, Nashwauk, and Mountain Iron), and Fairview Range Home Care and Hospice.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent
Graduation from a nursing aide program or similarly qualified background
Basic Life Support (American Heart Assoc or Red Cross) within 90 Days
Current BCS certification or obtains and maintains within 1 Year

Nice To Haves

Previous Emergency Department ward clerk or First Responder/EMT experience.
2 years of Medical / Surgical experience or equivalent
1 year experience working in a skilled nursing facility
Emergency Medical Technologist or First Responder certification

Responsibilities

Provides Direct Patient Care
Assists in implementation of the plan of care.
Observes and anticipates patient needs and requests; displays an interest in patient's welfare and comfort.
Assists in identification of and reports promptly major changes in patient's condition.
Provides age specific care under the direction of the registered nurse.
Maintains safe and hygienic patient environment.
Demonstrates organizational skills.
Participates as directed in crisis intervention.
Provides assistance to family/visitors
Demonstrates thoughtfulness and courtesy to family and visitors.
Assists in explaining hospital policy and procedures.
Performs clerical duties as assigned
Records obtained patient data in the medical record.
Prepares patient information for admissions, transfers and discharges.
Maintains chart forms; keeps filing system up to date.
Orders needed supplies under the direction of the charge nurse.
Assists in maintaining supply par levels.
Maintains/collects data, log sheets, and other information relative to the Emergency Department.