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 needed to support an environment conducive to patient care. The technician performs delegated patient-care functions safely, effectively, promptly, and efficiently, according to the age-specific and cultural needs of the patients served. The role also involves communicating effectively with patients and families, collaborating with healthcare team members across the organization, contributing as a member of the unit and nursing department, and maintaining and updating clinical knowledge. The work schedule is 7 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., with a flexible schedule every third weekend.
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 Technician or Emergency Department Technician; current Minnesota and/or national EMT certification; or current Minnesota Nursing Assistant certification.
- Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR/BLS for Healthcare Providers) certification upon start of employment.
Nice To Haves
- Graduation from 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 according to patients’ age-specific and culturally specific needs.
- Communicate effectively with patients and families.
- Develop effective, collaborative working relationships with healthcare team members and colleagues across the organization.
- Participate effectively as a member of the unit and nursing department.
- Maintain and update clinical knowledge.
- Perform non-professional nursing care tasks for patients from infancy through geriatric age, and other duties needed to support patient care.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits supporting health, time off, retirement planning, and continuous learning.
- Work-life balance support.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
