Emergency Department Technician- Lakes

Ebenezer; Wyoming (MN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairview Lakes Medical Center in Wyoming, MN seeks an Emergency Department Technician to support nurses, transport patients and manage supplies in a fast-paced ED. The role emphasizes patient dignity, accurate documentation, and timely response to calls, with opportunities to assist in resuscitation and care activities.

0.6 FTE (48 hours over two weeks) on 8-hour night shifts (11pm–7am) with an every-other-weekend rotation. BLS required; EMT/Paramedic/CNA/LPN pathways considered.

Qualifications

• Current EMT or ERT certification.
• Paramedic certification or CNA MN Registry.
• Enrolled in an LPN/RN/NP program with at least 1 completed clinical semester.
• Six months of recent hands-on patient care experience.
• Completion of Fairview’s OnTrack Nursing Assistant training program.
• LPN licensure.

Responsibilities

• Transports patients by wheelchair and cart.
• Assists patients with ambulation and positioning.
• Informs RN of patient/family observations and concerns.
• Responds to patient call lights/requests promptly.
• Maintains patient dignity, privacy and confidentiality.
• Performs tasks with patient age/development in mind.
• Obtains and transports specimens and blood products.
• Assists in resuscitation and acts as nurse extender.
• Documents care activities clearly and timely.
• Maintains room, supplies and carts; performs quality checks.

Education

EMT or ERT certification

Paramedic certification

CNA MN Registry

Enrolled in LPN/RN/NP program

Six months patient care experience

OnTrack Nursing Assistant training program

LPN licensure

Job description

Job Overview

Fairview is looking for an Emergency Department Technician (EDT) to join our ED team at our Fairview Lakes hospital in Wyoming, MN.

M Health Fairview Lakes Medical Center provides high-quality, comprehensive primary and specialty care to community residents. With more than 30 specialties, Lakes offers a wide range of personalized inpatient and outpatient services tailored to each patient’s needs, grounded in our commitment to delivering exceptional, innovative care. Our state-of-the-art, minimally invasive surgical suites and dedicated obstetrical operating room feature the latest technology, and Lakes is home to one of the region’s most comprehensive heart care programs.

Located in Wyoming, Minnesota, Lakes is conveniently situated just off I-35—approximately 30 minutes north of the Twin Cities—making it an easy commute from the metro while serving a growing surrounding community. Free parking is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

The Emergency Department Technician (EDT) assists the professional nurse in delivering patient care, transporting patients and equipment, setting up and maintaining patient rooms, and managing supplies. Depending on unit needs, and the discretion of the professional nurse, the EDT may be assigned patient care responsibilities.

Schedule

0.6 FTE (48 hours every two weeks) 8 hour night shifts 11pm-7am with an every other weekend rotation.

Job Expectations

Provides patient care

• Transports patients by wheelchair and cart
• Assists patients with ambulation and positioning
• 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
• Obtains ordered specimens from patient
• Transports specimens and blood products
• Demonstrates adherence to proper procedures
• Assists in resuscitation
• Functions as nurse extender: assists nurses with patient care activities
• Documents patient care activities and procedures on the nursing records.
• Documentation is clear, concise, accurate and timely

Maintains room/unit and supplies

• Restocks room, supplies, and carts
• 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 charge nurse or manager

Required Qualifications (Must have BLS certification and ONE of the following)

• Current EMT or ERT certification
• Current Paramedic certification
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) on the MN Registry
• Enrolled in an LPN, RN, or NP program (with at least 1 completed clinical semester)
• Six months of recent hands-on patient care experience (acute, long-term, or home care)
• Completed Fairview’s OnTrack Nursing Assistant training program
• LPN licensure

Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ years of Emergency Department experience (EMT, ERT, paramedic, scribe, etc.)
• Current experience as a CNA or NST

Benefit Overview

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

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

$25.25- $29.49 Hourly