Emergency Department Technician-Woodwinds

Fairview Health Services; Woodbury (MN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairview Health Services is seeking an Emergency Department Technician (EDT) to join the Woodwinds Hospital ED in Woodbury, MN. This 0.75 FTE position features 12‑hour evening shifts from 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.

with an every‑third‑weekend rotation, serving a busy eastern Twin Cities metro ED that cares for patients of all ages. The EDT supports nurses with patient care, transports patients and specimens, assists with ambulation, and helps maintain room readiness and equipment, while upholding

Qualifications

• EMT/ERT certification or equivalent required.
• CNA credential on Minnesota Registry is required.
• LPN licensure or active enrollment in an RN/NP pathway is needed.
• At least one clinical semester completed in nursing program.

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 and requests promptly.
• Maintains patient dignity, privacy, and confidentiality.
• Assists in resuscitation and acts as nurse extender.
• Documents care activities clearly on nursing records.
• Maintains room, supplies, and completes checklists.
• Performs quality control checks on equipment and reports issues.

Skills

Patient care support

Communication

Education

EMT or ERT certification

CNA on MN Registry

LPN licensure

Enrolled in LPN/RN/NP program (1 clinical semester completed)

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.

Schedule

This position will be working a 0.75 FTE (60 hours per two weeks) 12 hour evening shifts 11am-11pm with an every-third-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

• 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 benefit package including but not limited to 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