ETC Technician | Emergency Trauma Center

CentraCare•Saint Cloud, MN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The ETC Technician is either an LPN or Paramedic and participates in the continuous observation and assessment of patient needs while reporting to the Medical Provider and/or RN. The technician uses standard and individualized plans of care and serves as the primary care provider for a portion of the patient population. Duties include starting adult and pediatric IVs, setting up critical care equipment, and documenting during Trauma Code activation. The technician also carries out delegated functions in the care of critically ill or injured patients, including applying an automatic chest compression device, pelvic wrap, cervical collar, and warming devices. The St. Cloud Hospital Emergency Trauma Center receives 60,000 visits per year and is the region’s most comprehensive facility of its kind. It is a designated Level II Trauma Center with 38 private patient rooms, including rooms dedicated to children, trauma victims, and psychiatric patients. The center provides surgical services for trauma, neurosurgical, oral/maxillofacial, orthopedic, and plastics concerns, and has one of Minnesota’s busiest stroke programs. This is a full-time, onsite night-shift position scheduled for 60 hours every two weeks, in 12-hour shifts from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. The schedule includes every fourth weekend (Friday through Sunday) and rotating holidays. Starting pay is $25.20 per hour, with a pay range of $25.20–$38.57 per hour. Eligible candidates may receive $5,000 in relocation assistance.

Requirements

Successful completion of an LPN or Paramedic program.
Current LPN or Paramedic credential in Minnesota.
Current American Heart Association (AHA) BLS Healthcare Provider card.
ACLS certification required within 12 months.

Responsibilities

Continuously observe and assess patient needs and report findings to the Medical Provider and/or RN.
Use standard and individualized plans of care while serving as the primary care provider for a portion of the patient population.
Start adult and pediatric IVs.
Set up critical care equipment.
Document during Trauma Code activation.
Carry out delegated functions in the care of critically ill or injured patients, including applying an automatic chest compression device, pelvic wrap, cervical collar, and warming devices.