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. Brainerd-Baxter is home to 65,000 year-round residents and is located in one of the fastest growing counties in the state. 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.

Education Qualifications:

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.

Licensure/Certification Qualifications:

Certification/Licensure Requirements:

• Completion of EMT or, NAR or, LPN or, Medical Assistant program or BSN student who has completed at least 3 years of schooling, or must be licensed in respective area (EMT, NAR, LPN, CMA) upon initial hire or currently employed in the SJMC Emergency Department as an Emergency Room Tech.

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

Pay Range
$16.76 - $25.14 / hour

The approximate base compensation range is posted, but the actual offer will reflect our total compensation and benefits package. The offer will be determined by a number of factors including the selected candidate’s experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, FTE, as well as internal equity among our team.

Effective December 1, 2019: Job offers are contingent upon successful completion of a post-offer assessment, including a urine drug screen, immunization review, proof of required vaccinations, and background check. Essentia Health is committed to maintaining a work environment free from the influence of illegal drugs and alcohol.

Essentia Health EEO:
Essentia Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, sexual identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.