Fairview Health Services
Emergency Room Technician (ERT)- East Bank
Fairview Health Services, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, 55400
Overview
Emergency Department Technician (EDT) - East Bank
role at
Fairview Health Services . Fairview is looking for an Emergency Department Technician (EDT) to join our ED team at the University of Minnesota Medical Center (East Bank) in Minneapolis, MN. The Emergency Department 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.
Schedule This position will be working 0.75 FTE (64 hours every two weeks). The shift length will be 12 hours night shifts. This position will also work an every third weekend rotation.
Responsibilities
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
Documentation
Documents patient care activities and procedures on the nursing records. Documentation is clear, concise, accurate and timely
Maintenance and Supplies
Restocks room, supplies, and carts
Assists with patient room clean-up between patients
Completes room and cart checklist
Quality Control
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
Benefits Fairview offers a generous benefits package, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, PTO/vacation and Safe and Sick Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement and more!
Please follow this information: https://www.fairview.org/benefits/afscme
Compensation The posted compensation range corresponds to the minimum and maximum pay rates outlined in your union agreement for the respective job classifications at the time of job posting. An individual's pay rate within this range may be influenced by various factors, including FTE, skills, knowledge, educational background, and qualifying experience as specified in the contract. 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
Details Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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role at
Fairview Health Services . Fairview is looking for an Emergency Department Technician (EDT) to join our ED team at the University of Minnesota Medical Center (East Bank) in Minneapolis, MN. The Emergency Department 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.
Schedule This position will be working 0.75 FTE (64 hours every two weeks). The shift length will be 12 hours night shifts. This position will also work an every third weekend rotation.
Responsibilities
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
Documentation
Documents patient care activities and procedures on the nursing records. Documentation is clear, concise, accurate and timely
Maintenance and Supplies
Restocks room, supplies, and carts
Assists with patient room clean-up between patients
Completes room and cart checklist
Quality Control
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
Benefits Fairview offers a generous benefits package, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, PTO/vacation and Safe and Sick Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement and more!
Please follow this information: https://www.fairview.org/benefits/afscme
Compensation The posted compensation range corresponds to the minimum and maximum pay rates outlined in your union agreement for the respective job classifications at the time of job posting. An individual's pay rate within this range may be influenced by various factors, including FTE, skills, knowledge, educational background, and qualifying experience as specified in the contract. 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
Details Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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