ETC Technician | Emergency Trauma Center

CentraCare•Saint Cloud, MN

14h•$25 - $39•Onsite

About The Position

The ETC Technician works in St. Cloud Hospital’s Emergency Trauma Center, a Level II Trauma Center that receives approximately 60,000 visits per year. The technician is an LPN or Paramedic who participates in ongoing observation and assessment of patient needs and reports to the Medical Provider and/or RN. Using standard and individualized plans of care, the ETC Technician 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, documenting during Trauma Code activation, and carrying out delegated functions in the care of critically ill or injured patients. These may include applying an automatic chest compression device, pelvic wrap, cervical collar, and warming devices. The position is full-time, onsite, and scheduled for night shifts of 12 hours, from 7 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., with 60 hours every two weeks. The schedule includes every fourth weekend (Friday through Sunday) and rotating holidays.

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, reporting 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.
Perform documentation during Trauma Code activation.
Carry out delegated functions during care of critically ill or injured patients, including applying an automatic chest compression device, pelvic wrap, cervical collar, and warming devices.