Emergency Room Technician
About The Position
Regions Hospital in Saint Paul, Minnesota, is seeking an Emergency Room Technician to join its Emergency Department. Under the immediate direction of a nurse, the technician performs non-professional nursing care tasks for infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients, along with other duties necessary to provide an environment conducive to patient care. The role involves performing delegated patient-care functions safely, effectively, and efficiently in accordance with patients’ ages and culturally specific needs. The technician communicates with patients and families, collaborates with healthcare team members across the organization, participates as a member of the unit and nursing department, and maintains and updates clinical knowledge. The work schedule is 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. on a flexible basis, with every third weekend required.
Requirements
- High school degree or equivalent.
- At least one of the following: graduation from a nursing assistant program; graduation from an Emergency Medical Technician training program; at least 2,080 hours of experience as a Nursing Assistant in an acute care or long-term care setting; at least 2,080 hours of experience as an Emergency Room Tech or Emergency Department Tech; current EMT certification (Minnesota and/or national); or current Minnesota Nursing Assistant certification.
- Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR/BLS for Healthcare Providers) certification required upon start of employment.
Nice To Haves
- Graduate of an accredited nursing assistant program or Emergency Medical Technician training program.
- Recent work experience in an acute care or hospital setting as a Nursing Assistant or Emergency Room Tech/Emergency Department Tech.
- EMT or Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification.
Responsibilities
- Perform delegated patient-care functions safely, effectively, timely, and efficiently, based on the age and culturally specific needs of patients served.
- Perform non-professional nursing care tasks for infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients under the immediate direction of a nurse.
- Communicate effectively with patients and families.
- Maintain effective, collaborative working relationships with healthcare team members and across the organization.
- Participate as an effective unit and nursing department member.
- Maintain and update clinical knowledge.
- Perform other duties deemed necessary to provide an environment conducive to patient care.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits supporting health, time off, retirement planning, and continuous learning opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
