Emergency Department Technician, On-Call

Fairview Range • Hibbing, MN

11d • 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. This position is on-call, working hours as needed. The shift length will be 12 hours on the Day/Evening/Night shift. To maintain employment, this position must work at least 64 hours in each 3-month designated period, if called. 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 unit 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, dedicated Social Worker, and a dedicated Security Officer. The patient population is all ages. Fairview Range is an affiliate of Fairview Health Services, offering access to breakthrough medical research and specialty expertise as part of a continuum of care that reaches all ages and health needs. Fairview Range includes Fairview Range Hospital, Fairview Range Clinics (with locations in Hibbing, Nashwauk, and Mountain Iron), and Fairview Range Home Care and Hospice. We have over 34,000 employees and 5,000+ system providers working to build lasting relationships with the people we serve.

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

• Provide Direct Patient Care
• Assist in implementation of the plan of care.
• Observe and anticipate patient needs and requests; displays an interest in patient's welfare and comfort.
• Assist in identification of and reports promptly major changes in patient's condition.
• Provide age specific care under the direction of the registered nurse.
• Maintain safe and hygienic patient environment.
• Demonstrate organizational skills.
• Participate as directed in crisis intervention.
• Provide assistance to family/visitors
• Demonstrate thoughtfulness and courtesy to family and visitors.
• Assist in explaining hospital policy and procedures.
• Perform clerical duties as assigned
• Record obtained patient data in the medical record.
• Prepare patient information for admissions, transfers and discharges.
• Maintain chart forms; keeps filing system up to date.
• Order needed supplies under the direction of the charge nurse.
• Assist in maintaining supply par levels.
• Maintain/collect data, log sheets, and other information relative to the Emergency Department.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• PTO
• Sick and Safe Time
• tuition reimbursement
• retirement

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED