Nurse Technician, Emergency Trauma

Trinity Health; Minot (ND); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Health's Emergency Department in Minot, ND seeks an Emergency Trauma Nurse Technician to provide direct patient-care support under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. This role assists with basic treatments, monitors patients, and helps with comfort measures in emergent or urgent conditions.

You will stock treatment rooms, assist with patient flow, document tasks, and maintain infection-prevention standards while collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to deliver safe, timely

Qualifications

• Assist the RN and provider team with basic patient-care tasks and monitoring.
• Support readiness of trauma and emergency interventions with supplies.
• Document changes in patient condition and care performed.

Responsibilities

• Assist the RN and provider team with basic patient-care tasks, including obtaining vital signs and supporting procedures.
• Prepare and stock treatment rooms, supplies, and equipment for trauma and emergency care.
• Perform routine tasks such as specimen collection and patient transport under RN direction.
• Maintain documentation and communicate patient condition changes to the RN.
• Support clerical functions and manage patient flow and coordination.

Skills

Vital signs

Patient care

Documentation

Infection control

Team communication

Tools

EHR systems

Vital signs devices

Job description

Position Summary

The Emergency Trauma Nurse Technician provides direct patient-care support within the Emergency/Trauma Center under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. This role assists with basic treatments, procedures, patient monitoring, and comfort measures for individuals experiencing emergent or urgent conditions. Working closely with nurses and the interdisciplinary emergency care team, the Emergency Trauma Nurse Technician helps maintain a well-organized, responsive care environment by supporting patient flow, communication, and readiness. The role also performs essential clerical tasks and ensures supplies, equipment, and treatment rooms are properly stocked and prepared to support efficient care delivery. This position contributes to a collaborative, fast-paced team setting and reinforces Trinity Health’s commitment to safe, timely, and compassionate emergency services.

Position Summary

The Emergency Trauma Nurse Technician provides direct patient-care support within the Emergency/Trauma Center under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. This role assists with basic treatments, procedures, patient monitoring, and comfort measures for individuals experiencing emergent or urgent conditions. Working closely with nurses and the interdisciplinary emergency care team, the Emergency Trauma Nurse Technician helps maintain a well-organized, responsive care environment by supporting patient flow, communication, and readiness. The role also performs essential clerical tasks and ensures supplies, equipment, and treatment rooms are properly stocked and prepared to support efficient care delivery. This position contributes to a collaborative, fast-paced team setting and reinforces Trinity Health’s commitment to safe, timely, and compassionate emergency services.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the RN and provider team with basic patient-care tasks, including obtaining vital signs, performing hygiene and comfort measures, and supporting procedures as delegated.


• Prepare and stock treatment rooms, supplies, and equipment to ensure readiness for trauma and emergency interventions.


• Perform routine tasks such as specimen collection, point-of-care testing, splinting assistance, wound care support, and patient transport in accordance with competency and RN direction.


• Maintain accurate documentation of assigned tasks and communicate changes in patient condition promptly to the RN.


• Support clerical functions, including answering call lights, managing phones, and assisting with patient flow and coordination.


• Adhere to infection-prevention standards, safety protocols, and emergency-department workflows to ensure a safe environment for patients and staff.