Emergency Department Technician

At North Memorial Health, you’re part of an inclusive health team that is rooted in our values: Advocate Courageously, Rally Together, Respect Uniqueness and Create Impact. Empathy and care are at the heart of North’s culture which is designed to actively support each team member’s wellbeing and growth. Our strength lies in our diversity, and we embrace the unique contributions and experiences of each person. Together, we empower patients to achieve their best health.

Our health system encompasses two hospital locations in Robbinsdale and Maple Grove as well as a network of 23 clinics which includes 13 primary clinics, 6 specialty clinics, 4 urgent care/urgency centers and emergency care offerings covering five counties. Our Robbinsdale Hospital, established in 1954, is a 385-bed facility recognized as the top Level 1 Trauma center for 25 years, as well as serving as a Level II pediatric trauma center. Our Maple Grove Hospital was established in 2009, is a 134-bed facility recognized as a top hospital in the state for Women and Children Care, with a Level III NICU, and is the largest Family Birth Center in the state (~5,000 deliveries per year and over 60,000 babies delivered). Both have been named to the 2022 Fortune/Merative 100 Top Hospitals® list, 2023 Women’s Choice Award Best Hospitals list.

At North Memorial Health we recognize that the strength of our team lies in our diversity and make every effort to embrace the unique contributions and experiences of each person on our team. We strive to ensure that everyone feels like they are a valuable part of our community, with initiatives that reinforce our belief in diversity, equity, and inclusivity, to promote a workforce that enables authenticity, as we want to be our best when providing effective services to our patients. We acknowledge and celebrate the unique traditions, backgrounds, languages, beliefs, and customs of our community, and want everyone to feel welcome. Through our DE&I initiatives we hope to dispel myths, assumptions, and acts of implicit bias.

About this position

The ED Technician assists the care team to give our customers and their families unmatched quality care throughout the life span including neonates, infants, pediatrics, young adult, adult and older adults. The focus is on collaborative, supportive and delegated nursing assistant functions as described in standards and competencies specific to the scope of practice described by the Minnesota Board of Nursing and NA certification regulations. The ED Technician receives direction and collaborates with the customer care team to meet the defined goals of the customer, shift, department and organization. Communication with the health care team related to progress, concerns, questions or problems that arise are an essential element of the role.

Unit based skills list outlines specific expectations including technical procedures with competency assessment/validation.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
• Successful completion of a national or State of Minnesota administered certification exam for emergency medical technicians required.
• 1 year of recent ED or EMT experience or two years of emergency responder experience in lieu of EMT certification.
   

• 1 year of recent ED or EMT experience or two years of emergency responder experience in lieu of EMT certification.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Proficiency in oral and written English sufficient to perform the essential functions of the position required.
• Skill in basic computer operations.
  

• EMT Certification NMHC Standard

• BLS certification required NMHC Standard

The North Memorial Health System is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role, but your past experience doesn’t perfectly align with every qualification listed, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may still be the right candidate for this or other roles.

Work Group: 113 Service Workers

Hours per two week pay period: 72

Shift: Day/Night 12 hours    

Weekend Requirement: Every 3rd Weekend

Call Requirement: None

Remote or On-site: On-site

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Benefit Eligibility: Health insurance benefits are available for this position. North Memorial Health offers multiple health plans based on work group eligibility.

Salary Range: 113 Service Workers 24- $24.02 

Shift Differential: Compensation may include shift differential pay depending on the position and shift worked.

STI Bonus Eligible: False

Employment Sponsorship: Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the Uni ted States on a full-time basis. Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position