Emergency Department Medical Technician

Number of Job Openings Available:
1
Date Posted:
November 27, 2023
Department:
38026500 Unity Emergency Services
Shift:
Permanent Evenings (United States of America)
Shift Length:
8/12 combo shift
Hours Per Week:
36
Union Contract:
Non-Union
Weekend Rotation:
Every 3rd
Job Summary:
Within scope of medical certification, independently provides patient care. This includes, but not limited to phlebotomy, EKG, wound preparation, applying splints, obtaining specimen and educating on and fitting durable medical equipment. Provides care to patients under the direction of RN which may include assisting patients with wound dressings, oxygen application, assisting with procedures, irrigations, restraining application, pressure dressing, transferring fall risk patients and placement and removal of backboard and c-collar. Participates in quality improvement activities.
Key Position Details:
36 hours per week- Evenings (8 and 12 hour shifts)
This is a union represented position, but no collective bargaining agreement is yet in effect.
Job Description:
Principle Responsibilities

• Within scope of position, independently performs patient care.
  • This may include, but not limited to equipment set up and maintenance, phlebotomy, EKG, wound preparation, blood glucose monitoring, CPR, visual acuity exam, applying splints, obtaining specimen, education of durable medical equipment and fitting.
• Under the direction of the RN, provides patient care to include wound dressings, oxygen application, assisting with procedures, irrigations, restraining application, pressure dressing, transferring fall risk patients and placement and removal of backboard and c-collar.
  • Plans and organizes for procedures.
  • Facilitates admissions, transfers and discharges.
  • May handle medication for procedural set up, stocking and transport.
• Contributes to an environment that is safe for patients, visitors and employees.
  • Participates in quality improvement activities.
  • Uses equipment following policies, procedure and manufacturer directions or standards.
  • Reports hazards and/or potential hazards.
• Supports administrative work and training.
  • Orders and maintains supplies and equipment.
  • May process physician orders.
  • May provide clerical support for the department.
  • May serve as a preceptor.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age with education and/or experience needed to meet required functional competencies as listed on the job description, and High school diploma or GED preferred
• 1+ experience in acute healthcare setting preferred
• 1+ experience in basic arrhythmia and EKG interpretation preferred
• EMT, MDH, or NREMT certification upon hire or
• EMT, MDH, or NREMT within 6 months of hire if currently enrolled in an EMT education program or
• Certified Nursing Assistant Licensure is required
• BLS Tier 1 - Basic Life Support - Multisource required American Heart Association or Allina

Physical Demands
Medium Work*:
Lifting weight Up to 32 lbs. occasionally (*Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy), Up to 25 lbs. frequently