Allina Health·Slaton, Texas
The Emergency Department Medical Technician provides direct and indirect patient care, including phlebotomy, EKG, and wound preparation under the direction of an RN. They also assist with patient comfort, equipment maintenance, and participate in quality improvement activities.
Location Address: 4050 Coon Rapids Blvd NW Coon Rapids, MN 55433-2522
July 27, 2026 Department: 38016500 Mercy Emergency Services Shift: Permanent Nights (United States of America) Shift Length: 8 hour shift Hours Per Week: 32 Union Contract: SEIU-4-Mercy Service Workers-SMC Weekend Rotation: Every Other Job Summary: Our skilled Emergency Department Medical Technicians are dedicated to providing rapid medical support, ensuring the highest level of patient care and safety in the most urgent and stressful situations. Key
0.8 FTE (64 hours per two-week pay period) 8-hour permanent night shifts Every other weekend rotation
Within scope of medical certification, independently provides direct and indirect patient care. This includes, but not limited to phlebotomy, EKG, wound preparation, applying splints, obtaining specimen and the fitting and educating of durable medical equipment. Provides care to patients under the direction of the RN which may include assisting patients with grooming and hygiene needs and personal comfort. Participates in quality improvement activities.
Principle Responsibilities Within scope of position, independently performs patient care.
This may include, but not limited to equipment set up and maintenance, phlebotomy, EKG, wound preparation, blood glucose monitoring, CPR, visual acuity exam, applying splints, obtaining specimen, education of durable medical equipment and fitting.
Under the direction of the RN, provides patient care to include wound dressings, oxygen application, assisting with procedures, irrigations, restrain application, pressure dressing, transferring fall risk patients, pelvic exams, decontamination procedures, placement and removal of backboard and c-collar.
Assists patient with grooming and hygiene needs, personal comfort and population specific needs of the individual.
Plans and organizes for procedures.
May handle medication for procedural set up, stocking and transport.
May assist in rooming and transporting of patients.
Distributes and sets up water, snacks and patient trays and assists patients.
Maintains skin integrity.
Provides assistance with ambulation, transfer, positioning and range of motion (ROM) according to activity order and needs of the patient.
Contributes to an environment that is safe for patients, visitors and employees.
Answers patient call lights.
Participates in quality improvement activities.
Uses equipment following policies, procedures and manufacturer directions or standards.
Reports hazards and/or potential work hazards.
May participate in room and equipment cleaning and room turn over.
May support administrative and training duties.
May process physician orders.
May order and stock supplies.
May answer and screen phone calls.
May serve as a preceptor.
Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications Must be 18 years of age with education and/or experience needed to meet required functional competencies as listed on the job description High school diploma, GED or equivalent for positions utilizing i-STAT testing
High school diploma, GED or equivalent for positions not utilizing i-STAT testing 1+ experience in acute health care setting 1+ experience in basic arrhythmia and EKG interpretation
Candidates must be at least 18 years old and possess a high school diploma or GED. Required certifications include either a state-specific EMT certification or a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) credential, along with BLS certification.
Market context
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