Job Information
Fairview Health Services Emergency Room Technician - East Bank in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Overview
Are you looking to grow your career in a busy emergency department?
We at M Health Fairview are looking for an Emergency Room Technician (ERT) to join our emergency department team at our University of MN Medical Center East Bank Hospital in Minneapolis, MN. We are approved for a 0.75 FTE (60 hours per pay period) on the night shift (7p-730a) with an every third weekend requirement.
Some of the benefits we offer include medical insurance - as low as $0, dental insurance - also a $0 option, PTO (24 days per year), and 403B with up to a 6% employer match; click here (https://www.fairview.org/benefits/noncontract) to learn more! Wages are $20.22and go up with relevant experience. We also offer shift differentials of $0.69/hr for evenings, $0.84/hr for nights, $0.50/hr for weekends!
Hiring Process
We may send you a link to complete a video interview. This is a phenomenal opportunity to showcase who you are and why you want to work for us plus we have the ability to share these with our hiring leaders directly.
Responsibilities Job Description
Job Summary :
The Emergency Room Technician (ERT) is responsible for assisting the professional nurse in the delivery of patient care, transporting patient and/or equipment, setting up and maintaining patient rooms, and re-ordering and stocking supplies. The ERT may or may not be given a patient care assignment based on unit needs and the discretion of the professional nurse
Job Expectations:
Provides patient care by assisting the professional nurse in patient care activities:
Provides emergency care to patients in the emergency room by monitoring the patient’s vital signs
Assists with patient care as advised by RN may include but not limited to point of care testing, IV-line setup, discontinuation of IV, enema, suture removal, restraint application, catherization, 12 lead EKG
Transports patients by wheelchair and cart
Assists, measures, and fits patients with casts, crutches, immobilizers, and splintsAssists patients with ambulation and positioning
Transports medical samples from patients under direction of RN, such as blood, urine, or others
Assists doctors and nurses during medical procedures and/or collecting specimens (i.e. eye lavage, ear irrigation, dressing changes, pelvic exam specimen) by following accurate technique
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
Demonstrates adherence to accurate procedures
Assists in resuscitation with appropriate CPR and bag/valve mask
Provides for patient safety (i.e. patient safety sitter) and informs RN of patient observations
Documents patient care activities and procedures on the nursing records ensuring documentation is clear, concise, accurate, and timely
Works with charge nurse to coordinate the scheduling of tests, lab work, diagnostic tests, clinical appointments, other department procedures schedules and consultations
Maintains room/unit and supplies:
Restocks room, supplies, carts and oxygen tanks
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 RN
Transports medication from delivery to Emergency room department to a Registered Nurse or unit Medication Room when requested
Maintains cleanliness and order within the nursing station office areas
Qualifications
Required:
Basic Life Support (BLS for Healthcare Providers) certification required upon hire and must be maintained throughout employment. Ontrack participants must be able to obtain Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers certification upon completion of the OnTrack program.
One of the following is required for hire:
Current EMT or ERT certification upon hire.
Current Paramedic Certification.
Current certification on the Minnesota Nursing Assistant Registry upon hire. This certification does not need to be maintained throughout employment. NOTE: Individuals who have completed a Nursing Assistant program and are scheduled to take the NA Registry exam will be granted 90 days post hire to become active on the Minnesota Nursing Assistant Registry.
Current enrollment in an LPN, RN or Nurse Practitioner program, and completion of one (1) semester of clinical rotation within the program
Six months of recent direct patient care experience in an acute care, long term care, or home care setting. (Appropriate roles may include Nursing Assistant, PCA, or Resident Assistant)
Successful completion of Fairview’s OnTrack Nursing Assistant training program.
LPN licensure upon hire. This licensure does not need to be maintained throughout employment.
Preferred
Education
Experience
Previous Emergency Room experience of 1 or more year as an Emergency Room Scribe, paramedic, ERT, EMT, EDT or ED EMS
Current CNA or NST experience of 1 or more year
License/Certification/Registration
- Paramedic, EMT, ERT, LPN, CNA, PCA
We believe those that exceed in this role also exhibit these characteristics: High standard of creative prioritization skills and priority setting. Shown focus on customer service/patient service with every interaction. Excellent public relations and interpersonal/communication skills. Work as an effective team member to deliver outstanding care. Ability to use appropriate computer applications. Capable of working independently, demonstrate critical thinking skills. Ability to accept change and empower those around you to engage in ongoing process improvement. A proven understanding of Dignity, Integrity, Service, Kindness and Innovation
EEO Statement
EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status