Job Description

Job Description:

Become part of Essentia’s accomplished team in Brainerd and Baxter, Minnesota, where 465 lakes provide endless options for water sports and recreation. These cities, 125 miles north of Minneapolis, are at the heart of the Brainerd Lakes Area, one of the state’s top vacation destinations.

Education Qualifications:

As an Emergency Department Technician, you are responsible for providing direct care to patients and serving the needs of patients in a manner conducive to their safety and comfort, under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, Nurse Manager, Assistant Head Nurse, and/or Department Director to contribute to meeting the mission and goals of Essentia Health.

Duties will include but are not limited to:

• CPR
• Wound care including irrigation and dressing
• Splinting and immobilization of bone injuries
• Suctioning of patients
• Performing EKG’s
• POC testing
• Obtaining non-invasive specimen swabs such as throat cultures
• Crutch fitting
• Ambulation education
• Suture removal
• Transporting of patients between departments
• Providing personal hygiene care
• Assisting with nutritional needs
• Providing comfort care and other assistance
• Appropriately and safely transferring patients
• Taking vital signs and completing record keeping
• Recognizing and promptly reporting changes in patient condition to the RN
• Maintaining a safe, clean environment for patients to promote the healing process.

This position will work the following:

• 40 hours per pay period
• Every Other Weekend
• Evening Shifts

Licensure/Certification Qualifications:

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification (Must obtain within 1 month of hire)

Must meet ONE of the following:

• Completion of an emergency medical technician, licensed practical nurse, certified medical assistant or nursing assistant program.
• Currently licensed as a EMT, NA, LPN, CMA upon initial hire
• Currently employee in the SJMC Emergency Department as an Emergency Room Technician

Employee Benefits at Essentia Health: At Essentia Health, we’re committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs. We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future, and we invest in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs. To help you thrive both at work and at home, we provide flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health. Please note that benefit eligibility may vary. For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center at (218) 576-0000.

Job Location: St Josephs Medical Center

Shift Rotation: Permanent Eve Rotation (United States of America)

Shift Start/End: Evening Shifts /

Hours Per Pay Period: 40

Compensation Range: $16.94 - $25.41 / hour

Union:

FTE: 0.5

Weekends: Every Other

Call Obligations:

Sign On Bonus:

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Work from home, Relocation package, Flexible hours, Shift work, Weekend work, Afternoon shift,

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