Emergency Department Technician - Casual

St. Croix Health is seeking a Emergency Department Technician to join our team. This position will work a minimum of 2 shifts every month.

Job Summary:

The Emergency Department Technician (EDT) is responsible for providing direct care to patients across the age spectrum at the directions of RNs and medical providers. The EDT performs fundamental patient care tasks from taking and documenting vital signs to assisting with activities of daily living. This position performs specific procedures in the Emergency Department setting and communicate pertinent patient care findings to team members, including CNAs, RNs, PAs, NP, and MDs. The EDT is responsible for a clean, orderly and stocked work environment and assures timely cleaning and turnover of patient room and of equipment that must be prepared for reprocessing. Clerical/receptionist functions on a patient care unit.

Education & Licensure:

• BLS certification within 3 months of employment
• High School Diploma or equivalent degree
• Must successfully complete EDT program within 6 months of hire
• Current WI Nurse Aide Registry or level of EMT certification to include EMT-B or EMT-I (on either National Registry or State of Wisconsin)

Experience:

• Experience in the health care field
• Previous experience or recent education with office procedures and equipment
• Previous customer service experience including in person and telephone interactions, problem solving
• Medical terminology required
• Recent Experience of at least 1 year in ERT, EDT or CNA position in a hospital or Emergency Services preferred

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Prolonged periods of standing, bending, and reaching
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.

St. Croix Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

St. Croix Health has been a healing force in the St. Croix Valley for over 103 years. We are a purpose-driven organization with a dedicated team committed to serving our patients and communities throughout the St. Croix Valley. This commitment is rooted in our mission, vision and values.

Mission

We help people live healthier, happier, and longer lives.

Vision

To transform from quality sick care to quality well care that is sustainable and affordable.

Values

People Centered, Trust, Innovation, and Growth.

Here at St. Croix Health we offer our employees with a robust benefits package that includes:

• Short-term disability, long-term disability and life insurance options
• Health, vision and dental insurance
• Education reimbursement
• Employee prescription discount program
• Paid time off
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Wellbeing incentive program
• 403b retirement program with employer match
• Free parking

St. Croix Health is a not-for-profit healthcare system located in St. Croix Falls, WI dedicated to helping people live healthier, happier, and longer lives. St. Croix Health offers the services of 80+ providers and 20 specialties with five community clinics in Minnesota and Wisconsin all supported by a critical access hospital on the main campus in St. Croix Falls, just an hour northeast of Minneapolis/St. Paul. Nestled in the bluffs of the St. Croix River Valley, St. Croix Falls is the ideal place to work, live and play.