Emergency Department Technician- St John's Hospital

Job Overview

Fairview is looking for an Emergency Department Technician (EDT) to join our ED team at our M Health Fairview St Johns Hospital in Maplewood, MN.

M Health Fairview St. John's Hospital, located in Maplewood, provides fast, high-quality emergency care to families and individuals across the northeast Twin Cities metro area, including Little Canada, Vadnais Heights, White Bear Lake, and North St. Paul. Our Emergency Department cares for patients of all ages with a wide range of urgent and critical medical conditions.

As part of our ED team, Emergency Department Technicians play a key role in supporting patient care. You'll work alongside experienced emergency medicine physicians, nurses, and clinical staff in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

St. John's offers comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic services on a welcoming 32-acre suburban campus, combining compassionate, patient-centered care with advanced technology and innovative treatments.

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 working 0.50 FTE (40 hours every two weeks). The shift length will be 8 hour night shifts 7pm-3 : 30am. This position will also work an every other 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
• Functions as nurse extender : assists nurses with patient care activities

Documents patient care activities and procedures on the nursing records.

Maintains room / unit and supplies

Performs quality control checks on designated pieces of equipment

Required Qualifications (Must have BLS certification and ONE of the following) :

Current EMT or ERT certification

Current Paramedic certification

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) on the MN Registry

Enrolled in an LPN, RN, or NP program (with at least 1 completed clinical semester)

Six months of recent hands-on patient care experience (acute, long-term, or home care)

Completed Fairview's OnTrack Nursing Assistant training program

LPN licensure

Preferred Qualifications :

1+ years of Emergency Department experience (EMT, ERT, paramedic, scribe, etc.)

Current experience as a CNA or NST

Benefit Overview

Fairview offers a generous benefits package, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, PTO / vacation and Safe and Sick Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement and more! Please follow this link for additional information : ()

Compensation Disclaimer

The posted compensation range corresponds to the minimum and maximum pay rates outlined in your union agreement for the respective job classifications at the time of job posting. An individual's pay rate within this range may be influenced by various factors, including FTE, skills, knowledge, educational background, and qualifying experience as specified in the contract. If your role is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.

EEO Statement

EEO / Vet / Disabled : All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status