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Hennepin County Medical Center

Emergency Dept Technician

Hennepin County Medical Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, 55400

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Hennepin Healthcare is an integrated system of care that includes HCMC, a nationally recognized Level I Adult Trauma Center and Level I Pediatric Trauma Center and acute care hospital, as well as a clinic system with primary care clinics located in Minneapolis and across Hennepin County. The comprehensive healthcare system includes a 473-bed academic medical center, a large outpatient Clinic & Specialty Center, and a network of clinics in the North Loop, Whittier, and East Lake Street neighborhoods of Minneapolis, and in the suburban communities of Brooklyn Park, Golden Valley, Richfield, and St. Anthony Village. Hennepin Healthcare has a large psychiatric program, home care, and operates a research institute, philanthropic foundation, and Hennepin EMS. The system is operated by Hennepin Healthcare System, Inc., a subsidiary corporation of Hennepin County.

Equal Employment Opportunities:

We believe equity is essential for optimal health outcomes and are committed to achieve optimal health for all by actively eliminating barriers due to racism, poverty, gender identity, and other determinants of health. We are committed to equitable care and working in an environment that celebrates, promotes, and protects diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We are committed to bringing in individuals with new cultural perspectives to assist in creating a more equitable healthcare organization. SUMMARY:

We are currently seeking an

Emergency Dept Technician

to join our

Emergency Room team

. This

part-time position

works .75 (60 hours per 2 week pay period) 12 hour shifts, overnights, and every 3rd weekend.

Purpose of this position:

The Emergency Department Technician provides direct and indirect patient care as delegated and directed by the licensed staff. This is accomplished through the job components of patient services, role modeling, quality/resource stewardship and patient advocacy/customer service.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Using principles of Patient & Family Centered Care, develops and maintains a positive working relationship with patients and family, team members, department and medical center personnel

Responds to patients call lights in a timely manner, identifies patient needs, and provides patients with appropriate response or communicates needs to appropriate team members

Adapts patient care activities respective to varying patient population to adhere to hospital the mission, vision, values, and essential behaviors.

Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality at all times

Performs intentional rounding in collaboration with the RN

Reports patient/family complaints to primary nurse, charge nurse, or RN Supervisor

Maintains safe environment for patients and fellow team members including use of organizational communication routes/devices

Completes all mandatory hospital and unit-based requirements for the position by due date.

Participates in staff meetings, training, and quality improvement initiatives

Performs clinical duties as defined in orientation packet (skills checkoff), and through required competency

Communicates any changes or pertinent information related to the patient's physical appearance and attitude, I & O, vital signs, and point of care testing to the nurse. Records which nurse was notified for all abnormal results

Assists with initial patient assessments and ongoing vital sign monitoring.

Applies monitoring equipment and obtains vital signs

May perform various technical procedures after training, competency validation, and upon delegation from a Registered Nurse, such as phlebotomy, wound care/splinting, point-of-care testing, patient decontamination, foley catheter insertion/removal, specimen collection, IV insertion/removal

A

ssists patients with activities of daily living (ADLs), such as bathing, toileting, ambulation, and feeding

Transports patients safely within the hospital

Prepares rooms for incoming patients. Set up, clean, and stock medical equipment and procedure trays

Ensures infection control practices are followed consistently

Maintains accurate and timely records of care in the electronic medical record

Performs other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Qualifications:

Current certification on the Minnesota Nursing Assistant Registry with 6 months of experience in a health care setting

-And/or-

EMT/EMT-P Certified

-And/or-

At least 12 months of hospital, TCU or Skilled Nursing facility

And/or-

Enrolled in a nursing program and completion of one 1 clinical rotation

Preferred Qualifications:

High school graduate or equivalent

Training/equivalent experience as a nursing assistant, health care assistant, emergency department technician, or EMT/EMT-P

Current student (enrolled) in a 4-year RN program

Experience with EPIC and/or similar electronic health record system

One year Nursing Assistant experience in a similar (hospital) setting

Knowledge of medical terminology

Previous phlebotomy experience

Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities:

The ability to establish effective relationships with health care team

Ability to work independently

Customer service experience

Ability to prioritize and organize tasks in a fast-paced environment

Ability to perform job duties that meet departmental performance expectations as well as organizational standards related to quality, accuracy, productivity, patient & family centered care, customer service, etc

License/Certifications:

Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) or must be obtained prior to orientation completion

You've made the right choice in considering Hennepin Healthcare for your employment. We offer a wealth of opportunities for individuals who want to make an impact in our patients' lives. We are dedicated to providing

Equal Employment Opportunities

to both current and prospective employees. We are driven to connect talented individuals with life-changing career opportunities, enabling you to provide exceptional care without exception. Thank you for considering Hennepin Healthcare as a future employer.

Please Note:

Offers of employment from Hennepin Healthcare are conditional and contingent upon successful clearance of all background checks and pre-employment requirements. Total Rewards Package: We offer a competitive pay rate based on your skills, licensure/certifications, education, experience related to this position, and internal equity. We provide an extensive benefits program that includes Medical; Dental; Vision; Life, Short and Long-term Term Disability Insurance; Retirement Funds; Paid Time Off; Tuition reimbursement; and license and Certification reimbursement

(Available

ONLY

for benefit eligible positions) . For a complete list of our benefits, please visit our career site on why you should work for us. Primary Location

:

MN-Minneapolis-Downtown Campus

Standard Hours/FTE Status

:

FTE = 0.75 (60 hours per pay period)

Shift Detail

:

Night, Every 3rd Weekend

Job Level

:

Staff

Employee Status

:

Regular

Eligible for Benefits

:

Yes

Union/Non Union

:

Union

Min

:

$22.80

Max

:

$29.23

Job Posting

:

Aug-08-2025 #J-18808-Ljbffr