Emergency Department Technician- Woodwinds

Fairview Health Services; Woodbury (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision plans

Life insurance

Disability insurance

PTO and Sick time

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement

Early access to earned wages

Job summary

Fairview Health Services in Woodbury, MN is seeking an Emergency Department Technician (EDT) to join our 24/7 ED team at Woodwinds Hospital. The EDT assists the professional nurse, transports patients and supplies, prepares rooms, and contributes to a high-quality, patient-centered care environment.

This 0.60 FTE position offers evening 12-hour shifts (3pm–3am) with every-third-weekend rotation. Applicants should have BLS and one of several eligible certifications or current CNA/LPN/EMT

Qualifications

• BLS certification required.
• One of: EMT or ERT certification, Paramedic, CNA MN Registry, enrolled in LPN/RN/NP program, or six months of hands-on patient care experience.
• Completion of Fairview’s OnTrack Nursing Assistant training program or LPN licensure is acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Transports patients by wheelchair and cart.
• Assists patients with ambulation and positioning.
• Informs RN of patient/family observations and concerns.
• Responds promptly to patient call lights/requests.
• Maintains patient dignity, privacy and confidentiality.

Skills

BLS certification

EMT/ERT certification or CNA or LPN/RN

Hands-on patient care experience

OnTrack Nursing Assistant training (if

Education

EMT or ERT certification

CNA on MN Registry

LPN licensure

Enrolled in LPN/RN/NP program

Job description

Job Overview

Fairview is seeking an Emergency Department Technician (EDT) to join our Emergency Department team at Woodwinds Hospital in Woodbury, MN. Our 24/7 Emergency Department serves the eastern Twin Cities metro—including Woodbury, Oakdale, Cottage Grove, and Maplewood—providing expert, compassionate care for patients of all ages with urgent and critical medical needs. Our physicians, nurses, and staff deliver high-quality care using advanced technology in a welcoming, healing environment. Join us and make a meaningful difference when patients need it most.

Job Expectations

As an Emergency Department Technician you will participate in providing a health care experience that empowers our customers and their families to live life better. The Emergency Department Technician (EDT) is responsible for assisting the professional nurse in the delivery of patient care, transporting patient and/or equipment, setting up and maintaining patient rooms, and re-ordering and stocking supplies. The EDT may or may not be given a patient care assignment based on unit needs and the discretion of the professional nurse.

Schedule: This position will be working a 0.60 FTE (48 hours per two weeks) 12 hour evening shifts 3pm-3am with an every-third-weekend rotation.

• 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

• medical
• dental
• vision plans
• life insurance
• short-term and long-term disability insurance
• PTO and Sick and Safe Time
• tuition reimbursement
• retirement
• early access to earned wages
• and more!

Please follow this link for additional information: https://www.fairview.org/careers/benefits/noncontract

Compensation Disclaimer

An individual's pay rate within the posted range may be determined by various factors, including skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, our organization prioritizes pay equity and considers internal team equity when making any offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical. 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.