Emergency Room Technician
About The Position
Regions Hospital in Saint Paul, MN is seeking an Emergency Room Technician to join its Emergency Department. Under the immediate direction of the nurse, the Emergency Room Technician performs non-professional nursing care tasks for infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients, along with other duties deemed necessary to provide an environment conducive to patient care. The role performs delegated patient care functions safely, effectively, timely, and efficiently, based on the age- and culturally specific needs of the patients served. The technician communicates effectively with patients and families, collaborates with other health care team members across the organization, participates as an effective unit and nursing department member, and maintains and updates clinical knowledge. Work schedule: 7 a.m.–3:30 p.m., with a flexible schedule every other weekend.
Requirements
- High school degree or equivalent.
- At least one of the following: graduate of a nursing assistant program; graduate of 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 Technician or Emergency Department Technician; current Minnesota and/or national EMT certification; or current Minnesota Nursing Assistant certification.
- Current 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 Technician/Emergency Department Technician.
- EMT or Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification.
Responsibilities
- Perform delegated patient care functions safely, effectively, timely, and efficiently, based on patients’ age- and culturally specific needs.
- Perform non-professional nursing care tasks for infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
- Carry out other duties deemed necessary to provide an environment conducive to patient care.
- Communicate effectively with patients and families.
- Develop effective, collaborative working relationships with health care team members and across the organization.
- Participate as an effective member of the unit and nursing department.
- Maintain and update clinical knowledge.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
