Emergency Department Technician (EDT)- St John's

Fairview Health Services•Maplewood, MN

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Fairview is looking for an Emergency Department Technician (EDT) to join our ED team at our M Health Fairview St Johns Hospital in Maplewood, MN. The Emergency Department Technician (EDT) assists the professional nurse in delivering patient care, transporting patients and equipment, setting up and maintaining patient rooms, and managing supplies. Depending on unit needs and the discretion of the professional nurse, the EDT may be assigned patient care responsibilities. Our Emergency Department cares for patients of all ages with a wide range of urgent and critical medical conditions. As part of our ED team, Emergency Department Technicians play a key role in supporting patient care. You’ll work alongside experienced emergency medicine physicians, nurses, and clinical staff in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. St. John’s offers comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic services on a welcoming 32-acre suburban campus, combining compassionate, patient-centered care with advanced technology and innovative treatments.

Requirements

Must have BLS certification and ONE of the following:
Current EMT or ERT certification
Current Paramedic certification
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) on the MN Registry
Enrolled in an LPN, RN, or NP program (with at least 1 completed clinical semester)
Six months of recent hands-on patient care experience (acute, long-term, or home care)
Completed Fairview’s OnTrack Nursing Assistant training program
LPN licensure

Nice To Haves

1+ years of Emergency Department experience (EMT, ERT, paramedic, scribe, etc.)
Current experience as a CNA or NST

Responsibilities

Transports patients by wheelchair and cart
Assists patients with ambulation and positioning
Informs RN of patient/family observations and concerns
Promptly responds to patient call lights/requests
Demonstrates concern for patient dignity, privacy, and confidentiality
Performs tasks with adaptations or modifications consistent with patients ages and developmental abilities
Obtains ordered specimens from patient
Transports specimens and blood products
Demonstrates adherence to proper procedures
Assists in resuscitation
Functions as nurse extender: assists nurses with patient care activities
Documents patient care activities and procedures on the nursing records. Documentation is clear, concise, accurate and timely
Restocks room, supplies, and carts
Assists with patient room clean-up between patients
Completes room and cart checklist
Performs quality control checks on designated pieces of equipment
Completes quality control checklist
Reports discrepancies and malfunctions to charge nurse or manager