Emergency Department Technician

Responsibilities/Job Description:

Fairview Range is seeking a passionate Emergency Department Technician who is looking for rewarding work in a fast-paced environment to join our Emergency Department in Hibbing, MN.

 

The Emergency Department Technician assists in direct and indirect patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse. The Tech facilitates internal and external patient transfers, supports patient care including performing EKG, vital sign collection and other clinical duties as assigned by nursing or providers.

 

Schedule:  This position is part time, working 48-60 hours per two weeks, 12-hour Day/Evening/Night, Weekends: Every third weekend.

 

Internal posting through: 7/10/26

 

About this Unit: 

We are a Level IV trauma center and an Acute Stroke Ready hospital. We provide life-saving treatment to the seriously ill and injured 24 hours a day, with an adjacent Urgent Care department seeing lower acuity patients 12 hours a day, 7 days a week.

• 17 ER beds including 2 standalone trauma bays.
• Care delivery team: Board Certified/Eligible ED physicians and advanced practice providers, RNs, LPNs, Unit Assistants, dedicated Social Worker, dedicated Security Officer
• Patient population: all ages

About Fairview Range

Fairview Range is an affiliate of M Health Fairview, a partnership of Fairview Health Services, the University of Minnesota, and M Physicians. Together, we offer access to breakthrough medical research and specialty expertise as part of a continuum of care that reaches all ages and health needs. The most comprehensive health care network in northeastern Minnesota, Fairview Range includes Fairview Range Medical Center, Fairview Range Clinics (with locations in Hibbing, Nashwauk, and Mountain Iron), and Fairview Range Home Care and Hospice.

 

Apply today to join our 34,000+ employees and 5,000+ system providers working to build lasting relationships with the people we serve: our patients, our communities, and each other. 

 

As an Emergency Department Tech, you are responsible for: 

• Providing Direct Patient Care.
• Assisting family and visitors.
• Performing clerical duties as assigned.
• Developing knowledge and skill base to support critical patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provides Direct Patient Care
• Assists in implementation of the plan of care.
• Observes and anticipates patient needs and requests; displays an interest in patient's welfare and comfort.
• Assists in identification of and reports promptly major changes in patient's condition.
• Provides age specific care under the direction of the registered nurse.
• Maintains safe and hygienic patient environment.
• Demonstrates organizational skills.
• Participates as directed in crisis intervention.
• Provides assistance to family/visitors
• Demonstrates thoughtfulness and courtesy to family and visitors.
• Assists in explaining hospital policy and procedures.
• Performs clerical duties as assigned
• Records obtained patient data in the medical record.
• Prepares patient information for admissions, transfers and discharges.
• Maintains chart forms; keeps filing system up to date.
• Orders needed supplies under the direction of the charge nurse.
• Assists in maintaining supply par levels.
• Maintains/collects data, log sheets, and other information relative to the Emergency Department.

Required Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Graduation from a nursing aide program or similarly qualified background
• If no applicants meet the position qualifications, consideration will be given to those applicants who: have a high school diploma or equivalent
• Basic Life Support (American Heart Assoc or Red Cross) within 90 Days
• Current BCS certification or obtains and maintains within 1 Year

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous Emergency Department ward clerk or First Responder/EMT experience.
• 2 years of Medical / Surgical experience or equivalent
• 1 year experience working in a skilled nursing facility
• Emergency Medical Technologist or First Responder certification

Qualifications: $19.86- $26.33 Hourly