Emergency Center Technician

Socket.dev; Saint Louis Park (MN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Retirement Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Onsite Clinic

Job summary

Methodist Hospital in Minnesota is seeking an Emergency Center Technician to join our Emergency Center team. This role provides direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, with EMT licensure and BLS certification required at time of hire. Compassionate care and strong multitasking are essential.

The Emergency Center operates 24/7 as a 42-bed level III trauma unit. This 0.7 FTE, day/night position includes every other weekend.

Qualifications

• Completion of EDT program or EMT program or completed at least first quarter clinicals of an accredited RN or LPN program.
• Currently validated CPR skills; BLS provider status per American Heart Association guidelines required at time of hire.
• EMT/EDT experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Maintain CPR/BLS per AHA guidelines.
• Adapt to a fast-paced Emergency Center environment with strong multitasking and prioritization.

Skills

EMT/EDT experience

CPR/BLS

Critical thinking

Multitasking

Education

EDT/EMT program or RN/LPN clinicals

Job description

Methodist Hospital is looking to hire an Emergency Center Tech to join our Emergency Center team! Come join us as a Partner for Good and help us make an impact on the care and experience that our patients and their families receive every day.

Position Summary:

The Emergency Center Technician provides direct patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse, utilizing his/her skill and expertise to complement other health care providers. EMT licensure & BLS certification required at time of hire. Current or recent emergency technician experience preferred. Safe, patient-centered care is the highest priority in the Emergency Center department. Candidate must provide compassionate care to the patients we serve. Candidate should enjoy fast paced work environment and possess excellent critical thinking, multitasking, and prioritization skills.

The Emergency Center is a 42-bed level III trauma center that serves all patient populations 24 hour a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. The Emergency Center includes a triage area used to determine the severity of a patient's medical condition; state-of-the-art diagnostic and therapeutic equipment; leading-edge medications and techniques to stop heart attacks and strokes before they cause permanent damage; radio communication systems linking Methodist Hospital's Emergency Center to helicopter and ambulance services across Minnesota. The top two presenting chief complaints are abdominal pain and chest pain. Services are provided by board certified Emergency Physicians and specially trained nursing staff and technicians.

Work Schedule:

0.7 FTE, Day/Night, 8hr position, every other weekend.

Required Qualifications:

• Completion of EDT program or EMT program or completed at least first quarter clinicals of an accredited RN or LPN program.
• Currently validated CPR skills,BLS provider status in accordance with American Heart Association (AHA) guidelines required upon hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

Post-secondary education preferred; EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) or EDT (Emergency Department Technician) experience. Current EMT License upon hire and licensure maintenance recommended. This position requires familiarity and compliance with matters of law, regulations and internal policies affecting the employment relationship, (including but not limited to FMLA, ADA, EMTALA and discrimination and harassment laws). Demonstrates knowledge of age-related growth and development principles necessary to provide appropriate service and assure safety of patients.

Benefits:

Park Nicollet offers a competitive benefits package (for eligible positions) that includes medical insurance, dental insurance, a retirement program, time away from work, insurance options, tuition reimbursement, an employee assistance program, onsite clinic and much more!

Benefits Designed to Support Your Total Health

As a HealthPartners colleague, we’re committed to nurturing your diverse talents, valuing your dedication, and supporting your work-life balance. We offer a comprehensive range of benefits to support every aspect of your life, including health, time off, retirement planning, and continuous learning opportunities. Our goal is to help you thrive physically, mentally, emotionally, and financially, so you can continue delivering exceptional care.

Join us in our mission to improve the health and well-being of our patients, members, and communities.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identify, status as a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.