Emergency Department Medical Technician

Must be 18 years of age with education and/or experience needed to meet required functional competencies as listed on the job description
High school diploma, GED or equivalent for positions utilizing i-STAT testing
One of the below are required: EMT, MDH, or NREMT certification upon hire; EMT, MDH, or NREMT within 6 months of hire if currently enrolled in an EMT education program; Active Certified Nursing Assistant Licensure on Minnesota Department of Health
BLS Tier 1 – Basic Life Support – Multisource required American Heart Association or Allina required

Independently performs patient care within scope of position, including 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
Under the direction of the RN, provides patient care to include wound dressings, oxygen application, assisting with procedures, irrigations, restrain application, pressure dressing, transferring fall risk patients, pelvic exams, decontamination procedures, placement and removal of backboard and c-collar
Assists patient with grooming and hygiene needs, personal comfort and population specific needs of the individual
Plans and organizes for procedures
May handle medication for procedural set up, stocking and transport
May assist in rooming and transporting of patients
Contributes to an environment that is safe for patients, visitors and employees
Answers patient call lights
Participates in quality improvement activities
Uses equipment following policies, procedures and manufacturer directions or standards
Reports hazards and/or potential work hazards
May participate in room and equipment cleaning and room turn over
May support administrative and training duties
May process physician orders
May order and stock supplies
May answer and screen phone calls
May serve as a preceptor
Other duties as assigned

High school diploma, GED or equivalent for positions not utilizing i-STAT testing
1+ experience in acute health care setting
1+ experience in basic arrhythmia and EKG interpretation