Emergency Room Tech

About the role

The emergency room technician (ERT) works under the direction of Registered Nurses or ED Clinicians to assist in the delivery of patient care within the emergency department (ED). The ERT performs fundamental patient care tasks, specific treatments, and procedures, maintains a clean and stocked environment of care, communicates patient care findings and performs duties as assigned by RNs or ED Clinicians.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Current BLS – American Heart Association or BLS – American Red Cross (CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer & Health Care Provider)
• Minimum one year (2080 hours) experience in ER Tech position
• Strong organizational, multi-tasking, and communication skills with a customer-service orientation
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Basic computers skills or the ability to achieve proficiency within 3 months
• Communicate effectively and work cooperatively with patients, visitors, and co-workers
• Set priorities and manage time effectively

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) on the Minnesota Nursing Assistant Registry
• EMT certification on State of Minnesota Registry
• Equivalent Patient Care Experience
• HUC or unit clerk experience
• Microsoft office experience
• Prior experience in acute care or emergency medical services setting
• Knowledge of emergency room patients
• Knowledge and care in the use of orthopedic equipment
• Knowledge of order sets in Epic

Benefits

Designed To Support Your Total Health
As a HealthPartners colleague, we’re committed to nurturing your diverse talents, valuing your dedication, and supporting your work-life balance. We offer a comprehensive range of benefits to support every aspect of your life, including health, time off, retirement planning, and continuous learning opportunities. Our goal is to help you thrive physically, mentally, emotionally, and financially, so you can continue delivering exceptional care.

About Us

At HealthPartners we believe in the power of good – good deeds and good people working together. As part of our team, you’ll find an inclusive environment that encourages new ways of thinking, celebrates differences, and recognizes hard work. We’re a nonprofit, integrated health care organization, providing health insurance in six states and high-quality care at more than 90 locations, including hospitals and clinics in Minnesota and Wisconsin. We bring together research and education through HealthPartners Institute, training medical professionals across the region and conducting innovative research that improve lives around the world. At HealthPartners, everyone is welcome, included and valued. We’re working together to increase diversity and inclusion in our workplace, advance health equity in care and coverage, and partner with the community as advocates for change.