Urgent Care Technician

Winona Health Clinic • Winona, MN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Urgent Care Technician is an integral member of the health care team who, under the direction of a professional nurse, assists with patient care in Urgent Care and other Winona Health departments as required. The technician primarily supports nursing functions as planned and delegated by a professional nurse or Urgent Care provider.

This role includes patient-care tasks, assistance with clinical procedures, stocking and delivering supplies, and cleaning department equipment and areas. The technician helps maintain a safe environment by monitoring patient safety, communicating concerns, and promptly reporting and removing malfunctioning equipment from patient-care areas.

The position is 0.60–0.80 FTE, or 48–64 hours per pay period. Urgent Care operates from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. The listed schedule includes days and evenings, hours between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m., every third weekend, and every third holiday. Starting wage is $16.39–$20.49, with placement based on experience.

The work environment is a fast-paced clinical setting involving multitasking, prioritizing, frequent interruptions, and continuous interpersonal communication with staff, volunteers, and the public. The technician must be self-starting and able to work independently to complete daily responsibilities.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of a Certified Nursing Assistant or EMT program.
• Current CPR certification.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and work amid frequent interruptions in a fast-paced clinical environment.
• Ability to communicate continuously with staff, volunteers, and the general public.
• Ability to take initiative and work independently to complete daily responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of a department RN or Urgent Care Provider, perform duties related to patient care and comfort, including rooming patients, taking vital signs, basic wound care, splinting, first aid, crutch fitting and training, IV fluid preparation, IV removal, patient rounding, and ECGs.
• Assist the RN/LPN and Urgent Care Provider with procedures, including procedure setup, pelvic examinations, laceration repair, and Foley catheter insertion.
• Obtain and put away supplies to support quality and timely patient care.
• Deliver items to appropriate areas as needed.
• Stock the Urgent Care department and supply carts on each designated shift.
• Clean department equipment, patient-care areas, and staff areas.
• Assist with checking and maintaining oxygen tanks within the department.
• Remain vigilant to patients’ safety needs, take necessary precautions, and promptly communicate concerns to the professional nurse.
• Promptly report malfunctioning equipment and remove it from the patient-care area to maintain a safe environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage options, mental health support, and wellness incentives.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage, with additional benefits such as accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, legal assistance, and identity protection plans.
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer contributions once eligibility requirements are met.
• Flexible scheduling, paid time off, and earned sick time.
• Paid training, tuition reimbursement, scholarships, and sponsored seminars.
• Employee discounts with local businesses, including the YMCA and cell phone providers.

What This Job Offers

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