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Fairview Health Services

Emergency Department Technician- Ridges

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What they do

An Emergency Room or Emergency Department Technician assists medical staff and performs tests on patients in a hospital emergency room or emergency medicine department. Takes blood samples and monitors vital signs; updates medical test records for physicians.

$46,543 / year median in Minnesota

+3% projected growth

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Job Description

Job Overview Fairview is looking for an Emergency Department Technician (EDT) to join our ED team at our Fairview Ridges hospital in Burnsville, MN. The Emergency Room Technician (EDT) assists the professional nurse in delivering patient care, transporting patients and equipment, setting up and maintaining patient rooms, and managing supplies. Depending on unit needs and the discretion of the professional nurse, the EDT may be assigned patient care responsibilities. Located just south of the Twin Cities, Fairview Ridges Hospital is a trusted emergency care destination for families in Burnsville, Apple Valley, Lakeville, Savage, and Eagan. We provide comprehensive, high-quality care for patients of all ages, including a dedicated pediatric emergency department . Our Child-Family Life Specialists, pediatric inpatient unit, and child-friendly spaces ensure every patient and family member receives the care and compassion they deserve.
Schedule:
This position will be working 0.90 FTE (72 hours every two weeks). The shift length will be 12 hour day shifts 7am-7:30pm with an every third weekend rotation.
Job Expectations:
Provides patient care:
  • Transports patients by wheelchair and cart
  • Assists patients with ambulation and positioning
  • Informs RN of patient/family observations and concerns
  • Promptly responds to patient call lights/requests
  • Demonstrates concern for patient dignity, privacy, and confidentiality
  • Performs tasks with adaptations or modifications consistent with patients ages and developmental abilities
  • Obtains ordered specimens from patient
  • Transports specimens and blood products
  • Demonstrates adherence to proper procedures
  • Assists in resuscitation
  • Functions as nurse extender: assists nurses with patient care activities Documents patient care activities and procedures on the nursing records.
  • Documentation is clear, concise, accurate and timely Maintains room/unit and supplies
  • Restocks room, supplies, and carts
  • Assists with patient room clean-up between patients
  • Completes room and cart checklist Performs quality control checks on designated pieces of equipment
  • Completes quality control checklist
  • Reports discrepancies and malfunctions to charge nurse or manager Required Qualifications (Must have BLS certification and ONE of the following): Current EMT or ERT certification Current Paramedic certification Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) on the MN Registry Enrolled in an LPN, RN, or NP program (with at least 1 completed clinical semester) Six months of recent hands-on patient care experience (acute, long-term, or home care) Completed Fairview's OnTrack Nursing Assistant training program LPN licensure
Preferred Qualifications:
1+ years of Emergency Department experience (EMT, ERT, paramedic, scribe, etc.) Current experience as a CNA or NST Benefit Overview Fairview offers a generous benefit package including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more! Please follow this link foradditional information: https://www.fairview.org/careers/benefits/noncontract Compensation Disclaimer An individual's pay rate within the posted range may be determined by various factors, including skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, our organization prioritizes pay equity and considers internal team equity when making any offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical. If your role is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.
EEO Statement EEO/Vet/Disabled:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status
Qualifications:
$24.08- $34.01 Hourly