Emergency Department Technician

Fairview Health Services; Hibbing (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Fairview Range in Hibbing, MN is seeking an Emergency Department Technician to support nursing staff in a fast-paced ED. You will perform direct and indirect patient care, assist in transfers, and help with clinical duties such as EKG and vital signs under RN supervision.

The role supports a 12-hour shift pattern across Day/Evening/Night with weekends every third weekend, in a Level IV trauma center environment with a dedicated care-delivery team.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Graduation from a nursing aide program or similarly qualified background.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 90 days.
• Current BCS certification or maintains within 1 year.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under the direction of a registered nurse.
• Assist in implementation of the plan of care.
• Observe and anticipate patient needs and requests; ensure patient welfare and comfort.
• Identify and report major changes in patient condition promptly.
• Provide age-specific care under the direction of the RN.
• Maintain a safe and hygienic patient environment.
• Demonstrate organizational skills.
• Participate in crisis intervention as directed.
• Assist family/visitors.
• Explain hospital policy and procedures.
• Perform clerical duties as assigned.
• Record and obtain patient data in the medical record.
• Prepare patient information for admissions, transfers and discharges.
• Maintain chart forms; keep filing system up to date.
• Order needed supplies under the charge nurse.
• Assist in maintaining supply par levels.
• Maintain/collect data, log sheets, and other information relative to the Emergency Department.

Job description

Job Overview

Fairview Range is seeking a passionate Emergency Department Technician who is looking for rewarding work in a fast-paced environment to join our Emergency Department in Hibbing, MN.

The Emergency Department Technician assists in direct and indirect patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse. The Tech facilitates internal and external patient transfers, supports patient care including performing EKG, vital sign collection and other clinical duties as assigned by nursing or providers.

Schedule

This position is part time, working 48-60 hours per two weeks, 12-hour Day/Evening/Night, Weekends: Every third weekend.

We are a Level IV trauma center and an Acute Stroke Ready hospital. We provide life‑saving treatment to the seriously ill and injured 24 hours a day, with an adjacent Urgent Care department seeing lower acuity patients 12 hours a day, 7 days a week.

• 17 ER beds including 2 standalone trauma bays.
• Care delivery team: Board Certified/Eligible ED physicians and advanced practice providers, RNs, LPNs, Unit Assistants, dedicated Social Worker, dedicated Security Officer
• Patient population: all ages

About Fairview Range

Fairview Range is an affiliate of M Health Fairview, a partnership of Fairview Health Services, the University of Minnesota, and M Physicians. Together, we offer access to breakthrough medical research and specialty expertise as part of a continuum of care that reaches all ages and health needs. The most comprehensive health care network in northeastern Minnesota, Fairview Range includes Fairview Range Medical Center, Fairview Range Clinics (with locations in Hibbing, Nashwauk, and Mountain Iron), and Fairview Range Home Care and Hospice.

As an Emergency Department Tech, you are responsible for:

• Providing Direct Patient Care
• Assisting in implementation of the plan of care.
• Observing and anticipating patient needs and requests; displays an interest in patient's welfare and comfort.
• Assisting in identification of and reporting promptly major changes in patient's condition.
• Providing age specific care under the direction of the registered nurse.
• Maintaining safe and hygienic patient environment.
• Demonstrating organizational skills.
• Participating as directed in crisis intervention.
• Providing assistance to family/visitors
• Demonstrating thoughtfulness and courtesy to family and visitors.
• Assisting in explaining hospital policy and procedures.
• Performing clerical duties as assigned
• Recording and obtaining patient data in the medical record.
• Preparing patient information for admissions, transfers and discharges.
• Maintaining chart forms; keeping filing system up to date.
• Ordering needed supplies under the direction of the charge nurse.
• Assisting in maintaining supply par levels.
• Maintaining/collecting data, log sheets, and other information relative to the Emergency Department.

Required Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Graduation from a nursing aide program or similarly qualified background
• If no applicants meet the position qualifications, consideration will be given to those applicants who: have a high school diploma or equivalent
• Basic Life Support (American Heart Assoc or Red Cross) within 90 Days
• Current BCS certification or obtains and maintains within 1 Year

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous Emergency Department ward clerk or First Responder/EMT experience.
• 2 years of Medical / Surgical experience or equivalent
• 1 year experience working in a skilled nursing facility
• Emergency Medical Technologist or First Responder certification

Benefit Overview

Fairview Range offers a generous benefits package, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement and more! Please follow this link for additional information: https://www.fairview.org/benefits/rgafscmeserv

Compensation Disclaimer

The posted compensation range corresponds to the minimum and maximum pay rates outlined in your union agreement for the respective job classifications at the time of job posting. An individual's pay rate within this range may be influenced by various factors, including FTE, skills, knowledge, educational background, and qualifying experience as specified in the contract. If your role is eligible for a sign‑on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.

EEO Statement

EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status