Emergency Room Technician (ERT)- East Bank

Fairview Health Services; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairview Health Services in Minneapolis is seeking an Emergency Room Technician (ERT) to join our ED team at East Bank University Hospital. The ERT assists nurses, transports patients and supplies, and maintains patient rooms while supporting patient care tasks.

This role requires a valid BLS certificate and one of several qualifications (EMT/ERT, CNA, or enrollment in LPN/RN/NP program, plus related clinical experience). The 0.75 FTE night schedule includes every third weekend.

Qualifications

• Must have BLS certification and ONE of the following.
• EMT or ERT certification required or CNA MN Registry current.
• Enrolled in an LPN, RN, or NP program (with at least 1 completed clinical semester) or equivalent.
• Six months of recent hands-on patient care experience (acute, long-term, or home care).
• Completed Fairview’s OnTrack Nursing Assistant training program is acceptable.
• LPN licensure is an approved qualification.

Responsibilities

• Transports patients by wheelchair or cart.
• Assists patients with ambulation and positioning.
• Informs RN of patient/family observations and concerns.
• Responds promptly to patient call lights/requests.
• Documents patient care activities and procedures in nursing records.
• Maintains room, unit, and supplies; restocks as needed.
• Assists with patient room cleanup between patients and completes checklists.
• Performs quality control checks on equipment and reports discrepancies.

Skills

BLS certification

EMT/ERT certification

CNA MN Registry

Enrolled in LPN/RN/NP program

Six months patient care experience

OnTrack Nursing Assistant training

LPN licensure

Education

LPN licensure

Job description

Job Overview

Fairview is looking for an Emergency Room Technician (ERT) to join our ED team at our East Bank University Hospitalin Minneapolis, MN.

The Emergency Room Technician (ERT) assists the professional nurse in delivering patient care, transporting patients and equipment, setting up and maintaining patient rooms, and managing supplies. Depending on unit needs and the discretion of the professional nurse, the ERT may be assigned patient care responsibilities.

Schedule

This position will be working 0.75 FTE (60 hours every two weeks). The shift length will be 12 hours night shifts 7pm-7:30am with an every third weekend rotation.

Job Expectations

• 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

Fairview offers a generous benefits package, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, PTO/vacation and Safe and Sick Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement and more! Please follow this link for additional information: https://www.fairview.org/benefits/afscme

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