Patient Care Extender | Emergency Trauma Center

CentraCare • Saint Cloud, MN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Extender works in St. Cloud Hospital’s Emergency Trauma Center (ETC), supporting patients and collaborating with healthcare professionals in a fast-paced emergency care environment. The ETC is a designated Level II Trauma Center with 38 private patient rooms, a helipad, and an ambulance garage, and receives approximately 60,000 visits per year. The role includes helping patients with care such as cleaning and dressing wounds, starting splints, drawing blood, and teaching patients to walk with crutches. The position offers opportunities to learn and advance a healthcare career while serving the community.

This is a full-time, onsite position scheduled for 60 hours every two weeks. Shifts are 12 hours, from 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., with every third weekend (Friday through Sunday) and rotating holidays. Starting pay is $20.31 per hour, with a stated range of $20.31–$30.47 per hour; additional pay is available for evening, night, and weekend shifts.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) BLS Healthcare Provider card required; it can be obtained once hired.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.

Nice To Haves

• EMT-Basic or Nursing Assistant experience or qualification preferred.
• One year of emergency department experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Clean and dress wounds.
• Start splints.
• Perform blood draws.
• Teach patients to walk with crutches.
• Help provide comfort and support to patients in the Emergency Trauma Center.
• Work with healthcare professionals to serve and guide patients.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Retirement benefits
• Employee discounts
• Tuition reimbursement
• College grant programs
• Additional pay for evening, night, and weekend shifts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED