Emergency Department Technician - Fast-Paced Patient Care

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

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.