ED HUC / TECH (Saint Peter)

ED HUC / TECH * Location 1900 N SUNRISE DR, Saint Peter, MN, 56082, United States * Base Pay $20.48 - $26.51 / Hour * Job Category EMERGENCY ROOM * Employee Type Non-Exempt Description The ED Tech must be able to partner with the ED RN and provider to work as a team. The ED Tech provides basic direct and indirect care independently and additional tasks as delegated and directed by the Registered Nurse or Provider. Areas of Responsibility: Performs basic direct and indirect care within the scope: * Apply and reconnect patients to vitals monitor * Answers patient call lights efficiently and responds to patient request or discusses patient need with RN or provider. * Assist patients with Activities of Daily Living (ADL) - toileting, bathing, dressing, eating, etc. with direction from nurse * Perform glucometer test (POC tests) after competency completed. * Monitor and document fluid and nutritional intake and urinary output (including output via a foley catheter). * Assist with patient transfer or movement, specimen collection, decontamination, restraint application, pelvic exams, spinal immobilization, two person urinary catheter insertion. * Visual acuity testing * LUCAS application and operation. Performs delegated tasks at the direction of the provider or RN according to the department policies and procedures within the scope: * Wound dressing, pressure dressing * Wound prep and irrigation * Oxygen application * Assist with splinting * 1:1 observation and documentation of mental health patients * Airway ventilation and CPR interventions compliant with BLS * Secure helipad * Make follow-up appointments as directed * Removal of IV catheters * Perform EKGs. Provide EKG to ordering provider or RN as soon as EKG is completed. Unit/Room Maintenance: * Assist with cleaning and stocking of patient rooms * Assist with putting away deliveries from Materials * Assist with cleaning of nursing station at change of shift * Assist with shift checks * Complete monthly duties throughout department (ie: checking expiration dates, deep cleaning patient rooms, etc) * Maintains proper equipment and supplies * Restock linens for the department Desk/Clerical Functions: * Office skills such as organizing, filing, typing and faxing * Answer phone calls to the unit & direct phone calls as necessary * Send/Receive faxes * Assist patients, families and providers with phone calls as requested. * Arrange for patient transport, including contacting ambulance/air transport, printing ROI & pushing images or ordering a disc from imaging * Make copies * Ordering and restocking office supplies * Assist with interpreter iPad as needed. Collaboration: * In constant communication with the provider and RN regarding plan of care. * Assists in other departments as assigned and helps other staff as needed to meet patient care needs. * Seeks opportunity to help out in other departments or to assist other staff to assure all patient's are having their needs met. Relationship Managment: * Treats patients and all others with courtesy and respect. * Strives to welcome and be helpful towards any customers in contact with. * Receives no patient/famiy/staff dissatisfaction comments annually. * Effectively manages relationships with co-workers. * Confronts negative attitudes and addresses conflicts appropriately. * Adheres to the Bill of Rights and follows confidentiality. * Follow the REH Standards of Behavior. * Attends 75% of monthly department staff meetings and 100% of all mandatory meetings/trainings Requirements * High School Graduate * Emergency Medical Technician or Paramedic certification preferred * Preferred training and experience: on year of current experience with ambulance service, hospital or Emergency Department experience within the last three years * BLS Certified Summary This position is 0.75 FTE (60 hours per two weeks), working 12-hour shifts from 10:00am to 10:00pm, including every third weekend and every third holiday. Benefits: Employees at Rivers Edge Hospital enjoy a traditional benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. Other benefits include: * Holiday Pay * National Certification Bonus * PERA Public Retirement Association of Minnesota (https://mnpera.org/) defined pension benefit plan, 457 Retirement plans * Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts * Employee referral bonus * Longevity Bonus * Voluntary accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity * Employer paid short term disability * Clothing Allowance * Tuition reimbursement and Student Loan Forgiveness * Free membership to LiveWell Fitness Center Compensation details: 20.48-26.51 Hourly Wage PIa8780943f38e-38003-41674061