About the Role
Our skilled Emergency Department Medical Technicians are dedicated to providing rapid medical support, ensuring the highest level of patient care and safety in the most urgent and stressful situations.
Responsibilities
- Independently performs patient care within scope of position.
- Performs phlebotomy, EKG, wound preparation, blood glucose monitoring, CPR, visual acuity exam, applying splints, obtaining specimen, and educating on and fitting durable medical equipment.
- Provides patient care under the direction of the RN, including wound dressings, oxygen application, assisting with procedures, irrigations, restraining application, pressure dressing, transferring fall risk patients, and placement/removal of backboard and c-collar.
- Plans and organizes for procedures.
- Facilitates admissions, transfers, and discharges.
- May handle medication for procedural set up, stocking, and transport.
- Distributes and sets up water, snacks, and patient trays and assists patients.
- Maintains skin integrity.
- Provides assistance with ambulation, transfer, positioning, and range of motion (ROM) according to activity order and patient needs.
- Contributes to a safe environment for patients, visitors, and employees.
- Participates in quality improvement activities.
- Uses equipment following policies, procedures, and manufacturer directions or standards.
- Reports hazards and/or potential hazards.
- Supports administrative work and training.
- Orders and maintains supplies and equipment.
- May process physician orders.
- May provide clerical support for the department.
- May serve as a preceptor.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Must be 18 years of age with education and/or experience needed to meet required functional competencies.
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent for positions utilizing i-STAT testing.
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent for positions not utilizing i-STAT testing.
- 1+ years of experience in an acute healthcare setting.
- 1+ years of experience in basic arrhythmia and EKG interpretation.
- EMT, MDH, or NREMT certification upon hire.
- EMT, MDH, or NREMT certification within 6 months of hire if currently enrolled in an EMT education program.
- Active Certified Nursing Assistant Licensure on Minnesota Department of Health.
- Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association.
- Current BLS certification from the American Red Cross.
- Allina in-house BLS training (within 30 days of hire).
- Licensed EMT or Certified EMT or CNA preferred for Regional Hospital Sites.
- Lifting weight up to 32 lbs. occasionally, up to 25 lbs. frequently.
Skills
- Phlebotomy
- EKG
- Wound preparation
- Applying splints
- Obtaining specimen
- Durable medical equipment education and fitting
- Wound dressings
- Oxygen application
- Assisting with procedures
- Irrigations
- Restraining application
- Pressure dressing
- Transferring fall risk patients
- Placement and removal of backboard and c-collar
- Equipment set up and maintenance
- Blood glucose monitoring
- CPR
- Visual acuity exam
- Basic arrhythmia interpretation
- EKG interpretation
Location
- 303 Catlin St Buffalo, MN 55313-1947
Work Type
- Day/Evening/Night shift
- 8/12 combo shift
- 30 hours per week
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 1+ years of experience in acute healthcare setting
- 1+ years of experience in basic arrhythmia and EKG interpretation
Education Level
- High school diploma, GED or equivalent
Salary/Compensations
- $22.26 to $31.07 per hour
Benefits
- Medical/Dental
- PTO/Time Away
- Retirement Savings Plans
- Life Insurance
- Short-term/Long-term Disability
- Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)
- Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable
- Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
- Well-being dollars
- Dedicated well-being navigators
- Programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching and tools
- Employee resource groups (ERGs)
- Community involvement and volunteering events
About the Company
- Allina Health believes the best way to provide safe and compassionate care for our patients is by nurturing the passion of those who care for them.
- Allina Health is all in on your well-being.
- Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer.
Equal Opportunity
- Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union.
