Emergency Room Technician

Regions Hospital; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Regions Hospital in Saint Paul, MN is seeking an Emergency Room Technician to join our Emergency Department. Under the immediate direction of the nurse, ERTs performs non-professional nursing care tasks for infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients and other duties deemed necessary to provide an environment conducive to patient care.

We offer a fast-paced team environment with a focus on patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• CNA or EMT certification or equivalent nursing aide training.
• CPR/BLS for Healthcare Providers certification required on start.
• Ability to work with diverse age groups across all departments.

Responsibilities

• Perform delegated patient care tasks under nurse direction.
• Communicate effectively with patients and families.
• Collaborate with health care team members and departments.
• Contribute as a unit and nursing department member.
• Maintain and update clinical knowledge.

Skills

Patient communication

Team collaboration

Clinical knowledge

Age-specific patient care

Education

Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Regions Hospital in Saint Paul, MN is seeking an Emergency Room Technician to join our Emergency Department. Under the immediate direction of the nurse, ERTs performs non-professional nursing care tasks for infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients and other duties deemed necessary to provide an environment conducive to patient care.

• As an Emergency Room Technician, you will perform delegated patient care functions, safely, effectively, timely and efficiently, based on the age and culturally specific needs of the patient populations on the unit served.
• Communicates effectively with patients and families.
• Demonstrates effective, collaborative working relationships with other health care team members and across the organization.
• Participates as an effective unit and nursing department member.
• Maintains and updates clinical knowledge.

Work Schedule

11 AM-11:30 PM, flex, every third weekend.

Required Qualifications

• High School degree or equivalent required, plus at least one of the following:
  • Graduate of a nursing assistant program
  • Graduate of an Emergency Medical Technician training program
  • Experience in an acute care or long-term care setting as a Nursing Assistant (minimum 2080 hours worked experience)
  • Experience as an Emergency Room Tech or Emergency Dept Tech (minimum 2080 hours worked experience)
  • Current EMT certification (MN and/or National)
  • Current Nursing Assistant certification (MN)
• Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR/BLS for Healthcare Providers) required upon start of employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing assistant program or Emergency Medical Technician training program
• Recent work experience in an acute care or hospital setting as a Nursing Assistant or as an Emergency Room Tech/Emergency Dept Tech
• EMT or Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification

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.

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