Emergency Department Technician (Evening Shifts)

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 .

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

FTE: 0.5

Weekends: Every Other

Part Time