Emergency Department Technician

Overview:

Fairview Range is seeking a passionate Emergency Department Technician who is looking for rewarding work in a fast-paced environment to join our Emergency Department in Hibbing, MN.

The Emergency Department Technician assists in direct and indirect patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse. The Tech facilitates internal and external patient transfers, supports patient care including performing EKG, vital sign collection and other clinical duties as assigned by nursing or providers.

Schedule:  This position is part time, working 48-60 hours per two weeks, 12-hour Day/Night/10am-10pm shifts. Weekends: Every third weekend.

Benefits: This is a benefit eligible position!

Internal posting through 4/13/2024.

About this unit:

We are a Level IV trauma center and an Acute Stroke Ready hospital. We provide life-saving treatment to the seriously ill and injured 24 hours a day, with an adjacent Urgent Care department seeing lower acuity patients 12 hours a day, 7 days a week.

• 17 ER beds including 2 standalone trauma bays.
• Care delivery team: Board Certified/Eligible ED physicians and advanced practice providers, RNs, LPNs, Unit Assistants, dedicated Social Worker, dedicated Security Officer
• Patient population: all ages

About Fairview Range

Fairview Range is an affiliate of M Health Fairview, a partnership of Fairview Health Services, the University of Minnesota, and M Physicians. Together, we offer access to breakthrough medical research and specialty expertise as part of a continuum of care that reaches all ages and health needs. The most comprehensive health care network in northeastern Minnesota, Fairview Range includes Fairview Range Medical Center, Fairview Mesaba Clinics (with locations in Hibbing, Nashwauk, and Mountain Iron), Fairview Range Home Care and Hospice, and Fairview Transportation Services.  Are you interested in joining our incredible team? Seize the opportunity by applying today!

Apply today to join our 34,000+ employees and 5,000+ system providers working to build lasting relationships with the people we serve: our patients, our communities, and each other. 

As an Emergency Department Tech, you are responsible for: 

• Providing Direct Patient Care.
• Assisting family and visitors.
• Performing clerical duties as assigned.
• Developing knowledge and skill base to support critical patient care.

Required Qualifications

• Graduation from a nursing aide program or similarly qualified background. If no applicants meet the position qualifications, consideration will be given to those applicants who: have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Current BLS certification or attends BLS class within 3 months of employment and maintains certification.
• Current BCS certification or attains within one year and maintains certification.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous Emergency Department ward clerk or First Responder/EMT experience.
• First Responder or EMT Certification.
• Knowledge of computers and word processing.

Keywords: CNA, PCA, nursing assistant, nurse aide, ERT, EMT, ER Tech, ED Tech