Emergency Room Technician

Westfields Hospital & Clinic; New Richmond (WI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision & dental insurance

403b retirement program

Paid time off (PTO)

Short-term disability

Job summary

Westfields Hospital & Clinic is seeking an Emergency Room Technician to assist in the ED with patient care, specimen collection, and documentation. The role supports RNs and applies sterile technique, with a focus on safety, privacy, and quality care in a fast-paced environment. Primary day shift is 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

with some flexibility; every third weekend may include 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. A Wisconsin CNA or EMT certification is required, along with BLS certification.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent required.
• Wisconsin CNA certification or Wisconsin EMT certification required.
• BLS certification must be current or obtained within 3 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely personal care to patients per care plans and policies.
• Assist RN with nursing care and treatments as needed.
• Collect specimens and document according to policies.
• Operate equipment safely and maintain patient privacy and confidentiality.
• Assist with insertion of catheters, IVs, and blood collection as trained.
• Register patients when registration staff is unavailable and stock supplies.

Education

High School graduate or equivalent

Current Wisconsin CNA certification

Current Wisconsin EMT certification

Current BLS Certification

Job description

Job Description

The Emergency Room Technician (ERT) in Westfields Hospital & Clinic's Emergency Department performs routine treatments, assists in the collection of patient specimens (urine, stool, and finger stick blood glucose), documents in accordance with departmental policies, assists the RN with nursing care and treatments as needed and completes other patient care duties as assigned. Duties include:

• Provides timely personal care of acceptable quality to patients in accordance with established policies, procedures, standards, and approved individualized care plans in a manner mindful of patient privacy, comfort, and safety.
• Maintains positive interpersonal relationships with patients, visitors, and other staff while ensuring confidentiality of patient information and protection of patient privacy.
• Operates equipment and performs work in a safe manner, demonstrating proper body mechanics in lifting, pulling, pushing, and carrying.
• Demonstrates correct application of orthopedic appliances (ace wrap, ankle splints, knee/shoulder immobilizer, arm slings, cast boots, and crutch fitting).
• Employs principles of sterile technique (tray/instrument set up.)
• Illustrates competency of insertion of urinary catheters, IV’s, and blood collection with an IV start.
• Follows correct process of patient registration when registration staff is not on duty.
• Maintains department supplies by inventory and stocking.

Work Schedule

• Primary day shift (7a-3:30p) with some flexibility to work 3p-11 if needed. Every 3rd weekend, 7a-7:30p.

Required Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent
• Current Wisconsin CNA certification
• Or-
• Current Wisconsin EMT certification

And

• Current or within 3 months of hire - BLS Certification (must maintain every 2 years)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in EPIC computer system.
• Two years of clinical experience in an inpatient or community medical emergency setting preferred.

Benefits

• At Westfields Hospital & Clinic, we believe in providing our employees with exceptional benefits to help you thrive in your work. In addition to competitive wages, we offer a benefits package that includes health, vision, and dental insurance; 403b retirement program; competitive paid time off (PTO); short-term disability pay, long-term disability and life insurance options; flexible spending accounts (FSAs); education reimbursements; employee assistance programs (EAP), employee well-being program; free parking; employee recognition and rewards; social club discounts to area attractions and events; community volunteer pay.

About Westfields Hospital & Clinic

• Westfields Hospital & Clinic is part of HealthPartners, the largest consumer-governed, non-profit health care organization in the nation with a mission to improve health and well-being in partnership with members, patients and the community. Located just 30 minutes east of the Twin Cities in the beautiful St. Croix Valley, Westfields is an award-winner hospital serving western Wisconsin with primary, acute, emergency and outpatient health care services. Our campus is in New Richmond, where you’ll find a comfortable small-town feel, just a stone’s throw away from Minneapolis and St. Paul.

As a partner for good, we believe that outstanding health care comes from combining science with compassion, spirit and humanity. Everyone on our team helps make health care and insurance simpler and more affordable for all. Join us and become a partner for good, helping to improve the health and well-being of our patients, members and the communities we serve.

About Us

At HealthPartners we believe in the power of good – good deeds and good people working together. As part of our team, you’ll find an inclusive environment that encourages new ways of thinking, celebrates differences, and recognizes hard work.

We’re a nonprofit, integrated health care organization, providing health insurance in six states and high-quality care at more than 90 locations, including hospitals and clinics in Minnesota and Wisconsin. We bring together research and education through HealthPartners Institute, training medical professionals across the region and conducting innovative research that improve lives around the world.

At HealthPartners, everyone is welcome, included and valued. We’re working together to increase diversity and inclusion in our workplace, advance health equity in care and coverage, and partner with the community as advocates for change.

Benefits Designed To Support Your Total Health

As a HealthPartners colleague, we’re committed to nurturing your diverse talents, valuing your dedication, and supporting your work-life balance. We offer a comprehensive range of benefits to support every aspect of your life, including health, time off, retirement planning, and continuous learning opportunities. Our goal is to help you thrive physically, mentally, emotionally, and financially, so you can continue delivering exceptional care.

Join us in our mission to improve the health and well-being of our patients, members, and communities.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identify, status as a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.