Emergency Room Technician

About the role

Under the immediate direction of the nurse, Emergency Room Technicians (ERTs) perform non‑professional nursing care tasks for infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients and other duties deemed necessary to provide an environment conducive to patient care. As an Emergency Room Technician, you will perform delegated patient care functions safely, effectively, timely and efficiently, based on the age and culturally specific needs of the patient populations on the unit served. You will communicate effectively with patients and families, demonstrate effective collaborative working relationships with other health care team members and across the organization, participate as an effective unit and nursing department member, and maintain and update clinical knowledge.

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.

Responsibilities

• Perform non‑professional nursing care tasks for infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
• Perform delegated patient care functions safely, effectively, timely and efficiently based on age and culturally specific needs.
• Communicate effectively with patients and families.
• Demonstrate effective, collaborative working relationships with other health care team members and across the organization.
• Participate as an effective unit and nursing department member.
• Maintain and update clinical knowledge.

Requirements

High School degree or equivalent required, plus at least one of the following:

• Graduate of a nursing assistant program
• Graduate of an Emergency Medical Technician training program
• Experience in an acute care or long‑term care setting as a Nursing Assistant (minimum 2080 hours worked experience)
• Experience as an Emergency Room Tech or Emergency Dept Tech (minimum 2080 hours worked experience)
• Current EMT certification (MN and/or National)
• Current Nursing Assistant certification (MN)
• Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR/BLS for Healthcare Providers) required upon start of employment

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing assistant program or Emergency Medical Technician training program
• Recent work experience in an acute care or hospital setting as a Nursing Assistant or as an Emergency Room Tech/Emergency Dept Tech
• EMT or Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification

Benefits

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.

Schedule

Work Schedule: 9 AM‑5:30 PM, flex, every other weekend.