Emergency Department Technician- Lakes

Job Overview

Fairview is looking for an Emergency Department Technician (EDT) to join our ED team at our Fairview Lakes hospital in Wyoming, MN.

M Health Fairview Lakes Medical Center provides high-quality, comprehensive primary and specialty care to community residents. With more than 30 specialties, Lakes offers a wide range of personalized inpatient and outpatient services tailored to each patient’s needs, grounded in our commitment to delivering exceptional, innovative care. Our state-of-the-art, minimally invasive surgical suites and dedicated obstetrical operating room feature the latest technology, and Lakes is home to one of the region’s most comprehensive heart care programs.

Located in Wyoming, Minnesota, Lakes is conveniently situated just off I-35—approximately 30 minutes north of the Twin Cities—making it an easy commute from the metro while serving a growing surrounding community. Free parking is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week

The Emergency Department Technician (EDT) assists the professional nurse in delivering patient care, transporting patients and equipment, setting up and maintaining patient rooms, and managing supplies. Depending on unit needs and the discretion of the professional nurse, the EDT may be assigned patient care responsibilities.

Schedule: This position will be 0.6 FTE (48 hours every two weeks) 12 hour day/evening varying shifts with start times at 7am or 11am and an every third weekend rotation.

Job Expectations:

Provides patient care:

· Transports patients by wheelchair and cart

· Assists patients with ambulation and positioning

· Informs RN of patient/family observations and concerns

· Promptly responds to patient call lights/requests

· Demonstrates concern for patient dignity, privacy, and confidentiality

· Performs tasks with adaptations or modifications consistent with patients ages and developmental abilities

· Obtains ordered specimens from patient

· Transports specimens and blood products

· Demonstrates adherence to proper procedures

· Assists in resuscitation