Emergency Department Technician

Job Description:

Become part of Essentia’s accomplished team in Brainerd and Baxter, Minnesota, where 465 lakes provide endless options for water sports and recreation. These cities, 125 miles north of Minneapolis, are at the heart of the Brainerd Lakes Area, one of the state’s top vacation destinations.

Education Qualifications:

As an Emergency Department Technician, you are responsible for providing direct care to patients and serving the needs of patients in a manner conducive to their safety and comfort, under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, Nurse Manager, Assistant Head Nurse, and/or Department Director to contribute to meeting the mission and goals of Essentia Health.

Duties will include but are not limited to:

• CPR
• Wound care including irrigation and dressing
• Splinting and immobilization of bone injuries
• Suctioning of patients
• Performing EKG’s
• POC testing
• Obtaining non-invasive specimen swabs such as throat cultures
• Crutch fitting
• Ambulation education
• Suture removal
• Transporting of patients between departments
• Providing personal hygiene care
• Assisting with nutritional needs
• Providing comfort care and other assistance
• Appropriately and safely transferring patients
• Taking vital signs and completing record keeping
• Recognizing and promptly reporting changes in patient condition to the RN
• Maintaining a safe, clean environment for patients to promote the healing process.

This position will work the following:

• 56 hours per pay period
• Every Other Weekend
• Day Shift: 7:00AM - 3:30PM

Licensure/Certification Qualifications:

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification (Must obtain within 1 month of hire)

Must meet ONE of the following:

• Completion of an emergency medical technician, licensed practical nurse, certified medical assistant or nursing assistant program.
• Currently licensed as a EMT, NA, LPN, CMA upon initial hire
• BSN student who has completed at least 3 years of schooling
• Currently employee in the SJMC Emergency Department as an Emergency Room Technician

Employee Benefits at Essentia Health*: Health Coverage: Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, plus supplemental health benefit options to ensure employees' well-being.Retirement Savings Plans: 401(k) with employer contributions to support long-term financial security.Professional Development: Opportunities for career growth through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs.Work-Life Balance: Flexible scheduling, time off, holidays, and personal leave to help employees manage their professional and personal lives.Employee Wellness Programs: Initiatives focused on physical, mental, and emotional health, including fitness memberships, counseling services, and wellness activities.*Eligibility for Essentia Health’s benefit programs vary. Please refer to the benefit summary provided to you, or contact our HR Service Center at (218) 576-0000 for more information.

Job Location: St Josephs Medical Center

Shift Rotation: Day Rotation (United States of America)

Shift Start/End: 7:00AM /3:30PM

Hours Per Pay Period: 56

Compensation Range: $16.94 - $25.41 / hour

FTE: 0.7

Weekends: Every Other