Emergency Department Technician, On-Call

Fairview Health Services; Hibbing (MN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairview Range in Hibbing, MN, seeks an Emergency Department Technician to provide direct patient care under RN supervision in a fast-paced ED. The role includes performing EKGs, collecting vital signs, and supporting transfers while maintaining a safe patient environment.

The position is on-call with 12-hour shifts and requires fulfilling 64 hours in each 3-month period. Applicants must have HSD/equivalent, nursing aide training, and BLS; preferred CNA/ED experience.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under RN supervision
• Assist in implementation of the plan of care
• Observe and respond to patient needs and changes in condition
• Maintain safe and hygienic patient environment
• Record patient data in the medical record and assist with admissions/transfers/discharges
• Order needed supplies and maintain supply par levels

Skills

Direct patient care

Vital signs

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Nursing aide program or similar background

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 on-call, working hours as needed. The shift length will be 12 hours on the Day/Evening/Night shift. To maintain employment, this position must work at least 64 hours in each 3-month designated period, if called.

Internal posting through: 10/18/26

About this unit:

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 Fairview Health Services. 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 Hospital, Fairview Range Clinics (with locations in Hibbing, Nashwauk, and Mountain Iron), and Fairview Range Home Care and Hospice.

As a Emergency Department Technician, you will:

• Provide Direct Patient Care
• Assist in implementation of the plan of care.
• Observe and anticipate patient needs and requests; displays an interest in patient's welfare and comfort.
• Assist in identification of and reports promptly major changes in patient's condition.
• Provide age specific care under the direction of the registered nurse.
• Maintain safe and hygienic patient environment.
• Demonstrate organizational skills.
• Participate as directed in crisis intervention.
• Provide assistance to family/visitors
• Demonstrate thoughtfulness and courtesy to family and visitors.
• Assist in explaining hospital policy and procedures.
• Perform clerical duties as assigned
• Record obtained patient data in the medical record.
• Prepare patient information for admissions, transfers and discharges.
• Maintain chart forms; keeps filing system up to date.
• Order needed supplies under the direction of the charge nurse.
• Assist in maintaining supply par levels.
• Maintain/collect 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