ED Technician, Grand Forks, Casual

Altru Health System; United States; On-site; USD 24,000 - 35,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

401(k)

Dental

Vision

Life and disability insurance

Education assistance

PTO

Job summary

Altru Health System in Grand Forks, ND seeks an ED Technician to support the Emergency Department and organization-wide patient care. This casual/flex role requires 36 hours across an 8-week schedule, including weekends and holidays, and involves documenting specimen labeling to ensure patient safety.

The position supports EKGs, equipment setup, room turnover, and transport of patients, with certification expectations and English proficiency for effective communication.

Qualifications

• Certification as Nurse Aide within 4 months of start date.
• BLS certification within 90 days of start date.
• Preferred: 1 year related experience.

Responsibilities

• Clean equipment and supply areas according to infection control procedures.
• Provide patient care services (bathroom assistance, dressing, etc.).
• Perform EKGs including charging, documentation, and transmission.
• Restock supplies and manage inventory in assigned areas.
• Assemble equipment and coordinate procedures for nursing staff needs.
• Maintain room readiness and turnover, ensure supplies are stocked.
• Transport patients within the department and to other campuses as needed.
• Coordinate patient transfers between Altru campuses for appointments/admission.
• Monitor equipment and perform basic troubleshooting per guidelines.
• Understand phlebotomy processes to obtain quality blood specimens.

Education

Nurse Aide (ND Board of Health)

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Job description

Location:

Altru Hospital 1200 South Columbia Road Grand Forks, ND 58201

Pay Range:

$17.07 - $25.60

Summary:

This is a casual/flex position that requires 36 hours worked in an 8-week schedule, including weekend and holiday requirements. The ED Technician is responsible to support the organizations commitment to patient care and the patient experience within the Emergency Department and throughout the organization. The technician demonstrates strong working knowledge of clinical terminology, and equipment and supplies. The ED Technician performs patient required identification and specimen labeling and provides complete documentation to ensure patient safety and an optimal patient experience.

Essential Job Functions:

• Cleans designated equipment according to equipment and infection control procedures and cleans designated supply storage units and rooms.
• Performs patient care services, i.e., bathroom assists, attaching monitors, assisting patients with dressing, etc.
• Performs EKGs including charging, documentation, and transmitting.
• Restocks patient, staff and linen supplies and maintains inventory control in assigned areas according to inventory listings established by the department.
• Assembles equipment and supplies and coordinates procedures to meet nursing staff needs during and after procedures and treatments.
• Maintains room readiness by completing room turnover cleaning, ensuring equipment is prepared and ready for next patient, and ensuring adequate stock of bedside supplies.
• Transports/transfers patients within the department, hospital or outside the hospital.
• Coordinates patient transfers between Altru campuses for appointments and/or admission.
• Ensures equipment/supplies are not outdated, calls and retrieves needed supplies, and reports needed items.
• Performs equipment monitoring, set-up and basic troubleshooting per established guidelines.
• Understands the phlebotomy processes and techniques in order to obtain quality blood specimens to ensure that correct decisions are made regarding specimen collection.
• Actively communicates throughout the shift and manages priority requests in a courteous and timely manner to ensure effective department workflow.
• Follows up with STAT, ASAP, and Pre-op draws to ensure turnaround times are met.
• Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.

Certification:

• Nurse Aide | North Dakota Board of Health | Within 4 Months of Start Date
• Basic Life Support (BLS) | American Heart Association (AHA) | Within 90 days of Start Date

Work Experience:

• Preferred: A minimum of 1 year Related Experience

Language Requirements:

This position requires proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English to ensure effective communication in the workplace and with patients, families, and team members.

Physical Demands :

• Sit: Occasionally (5-33%)
• Stand: Frequently (34-66%)
• Walk: Frequently (34-66%)
• Stoop/Bend: Frequently (34-66%)
• Reach: Frequently (34-66%)
• Crawl: Rarely (1-4%)
• Squat/Crouch/Kneel: Frequently (34-66%)
• Twist: Frequently (34-66%)
• Handle/Finger/Feel: Continuously (67-100%)
• See: Continuously (67-100%)
• Hear: Continuously (67-100%)

Weight Demands:

• Lift -Floor to Waist Level: Medium (20-40 pounds)
• Carry: Medium (20-40 pounds)
• Push/Pull: Medium (20-40 pounds)
• Slide/Transfer: Medium (20-40 pounds)

Working Conditions:

• Indoor: Continuously (67-100%)
• Outdoor: Rarely (1-4%)
• Extreme Temperature: Not Applicable

Driving Requirement Definitions:

• Professional Drivers: Persons who drive as their main responsibility OR transport passengers or hazardous materials.
• Frequent Drivers: Persons whose main responsibility is not driving, but drive daily or almost daily.
• Occasional Drivers: Persons who drive from once per month to as frequently as once per week.
• Infrequent Drivers: Persons who are generally not expected to drive.

Driving Requirement for this position:

Infrequent Driver Reference ID: R8460

Benefits:

• health plan and 401(k) retirement plan.
• dental plan, vision plan, life and disability insurance, education assistance, paid time off (PTO).

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