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 provide an environment conducive to patient care. The technician performs delegated patient care functions safely, effectively, promptly, and efficiently, taking into account the age-specific and culturally specific needs of the patient populations served. The role also involves communicating effectively with patients and families, collaborating with healthcare team members across the organization, participating as an effective unit and nursing department member, and maintaining and updating clinical knowledge. The work schedule is 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with a flexible schedule and every other weekend.
Requirements
- High school degree or equivalent.
- In addition to the high school degree or equivalent, meet 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 in an acute care or long-term care setting as a Nursing Assistant; at least 2,080 hours of experience as an Emergency Room Technician or Emergency Department Technician; current EMT certification in Minnesota and/or nationally; or current Minnesota Nursing Assistant certification.
- Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR/BLS for Healthcare Providers) certification 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 as an 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-specific and culturally specific needs.
- Perform non-professional nursing care tasks for infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
- Communicate effectively with patients and families.
- Build 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
