Emergency Room Technician

Job Description:
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, and maintaining a safe, clean environment for patients to promote the healing process.

Education Qualifications:

Graduate of an emergency medical technician, licensed practical nurse, or nursing assistant program.

Licensure/Certification Qualifications:

• BLS certification (new hires must obtain within 1 month of hire)

• LPN licensure in state of MN ( only required if an LPN)

• Nursing Assistant hired into role will need to complete ER Tech residency or EMT program within 6 months of start date.

Our Benefits are exceptional and Include:

• Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance Program
• Paid Personal Leave
• 401k (with Essentia Health annual match)
• Life and Disability Insurance options
• Adoption Assistance
• Employee wellness program
• Medical & Dental insurance options

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Pay Range
$17.20 - $22.59 / 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.

Union
SMMC Main Service Workers Local 70 (SMSVW)

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.