Emergency Department Technician- Emt

Department: 38026500 Unity Emergency Services
Shift: Day/Evening (United States of America)
Hours: 24
Contract: Non-Union
Weekend Rotation: Every Other
Job Profile Summary: Within scope of medical certification, independently provides patient care. This includes, but not limited to phlebotomy, EKG, wound preparation, applying splints, obtaining specimen and educating on and fitting durable medical equipment. Provides care to patients under the direction of RN which may include assisting patients with wound dressings, oxygen application, assisting with procedures, irrigations, restraining application, pressure dressing, transferring fall risk patients and placement and removal of backboard and c-collar. Participates in quality improvement activities.
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Principle Responsibilities

• Within scope of position, independently performs patient care.
  • This may include, but not limited to equipment set up and maintenance, phlebotomy, EKG, wound preparation, blood glucose monitoring, CPR, visual acuity exam, applying splints, obtaining specimen, education of durable medical equipment and fitting.
• Uses equipment following policies, procedure and manufacturer directions or standards.
• May handle medication for procedural set up, stocking and transport.
• Plans and organizes for procedures.
• Reports hazards and/or potential hazards.
• This may include, but not limited to equipment set up and maintenance, phlebotomy, EKG, wound preparation, blood glucose monitoring, CPR, visual acuity exam, applying splints, obtaining specimen, education of durable medical equipment and fitting.
• May provide clerical support for the department.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Contributes to an environment that is safe for patients, visitors and employees.
  • Participates in quality improvement activities.
  • Uses equipment following policies, procedure and manufacturer directions or standards.
  • Reports hazards and/or potential hazards.
• Under the direction of the RN, provides patient care to include wound dressings, oxygen application, assisting with procedures, irrigations, restraining application, pressure dressing, transferring fall risk patients and placement and 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.
• May serve as a preceptor.
• May process physician orders.
• Orders and maintains supplies and equipment.
• Facilitates admissions, transfers and discharges.
• 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.
  • Other duties as assigned.
• Participates in quality improvement activities.

Job Requirements

• EMT, MDH, or NREMT certification within 6 months of hire if currently enrolled in an EMT education program required
• Licensed Emergency Medical Tech - EMT - MN Emergency Medical Services Regulatory Board required prior to 6/10/2017 or
• BLS Tier 1 - Basic Life Support - Multisource required American Heart Association or Allina
• 0 to 2 years experience in basic arrhythmia and EKG interpretation preferred
• 0 to 2 years experience as an Emergency Medical Technician or Nursing Assistant in acute care, Health Unit Coordinator required
• Must be 18 years of age with education and/or experience needed to meet required functional competencies as listed on the job description, and High school diploma or GED preferred
• Licensed Emergency Medical Tech - EMT - MN Emergency Medical Services Regulatory Board required OR Certification from National Registry Emergency Medical Tech Board (NREMT) OR Certification from Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) required for new hires after 6/10/2017 and

Physical Demands
Medium Work*:
Lifting weight Up to 32 lbs. occasionally (*Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy), Up to 25 lbs. frequently

Additional :

8 hour shifts, day/evening rotation, every other weekend

This is a union represented position, but no collective bargaining agreement is yet in effect.