What are the responsibilities and job description for the Emergency Department Technician position at LAKEWOOD HEALTH SYSTEM?
Job Details
Description
About Lakewood
Lakewood Health System is a comprehensive rural healthcare system in central Minnesota. Leading the way in providing quality, personalized healthcare for a lifetime, Lakewood prides itself on remaining fiercely independent to prioritize its patients, staff, and communities in all decisions. Voted as one of Star Tribune’s Top Workplaces for the fifth year in a row, we do rural healthcare differently at LHS by providing a solid foundation of family practice providers with access to best-in-class specialty services, all right here at Lakewood. Across the spectrum of life, Lakewood Health System provides compassionate, quality care for the Brainerd Lakes region and beyond.
About the Department
We are a growing emergency services team here at Lakewood. We currently serve a wide range of patients and see about 10,000 patients annually. We collaborate with Providers, EMS/Ambulance Staff, and other teams inside and outside Lakewood.
Mission for Position
To support the Emergency Department and health system to provide personalized, quality care to each patient, every time.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Assists patients to and from the Emergency Department, transport to other departments, i.e. Radiology for continued patient care.
- Responsible for the care and cleaning of the Emergency Department. Assists with re-stocking of supplies that have been used but not replaced.
- Start adult IV’s;
- Observe patient receiving nebulization treatments.
- Assist with foley catheter placement as directed.
- Record and carry out delegated functions during a code.
- Assist in setting up suture trays.
- Assist in setting up transfers as directed by RN.
- Restock crash carts.
- Assist RN with precipitous delivery.
- Perform other technical duties as delegated by RN.
Position Type
- This is a part-time position.
- Every other weekend.
Qualifications
Qualifications
- High school graduate/GED
- Current EMT or LPN licensure in Minnesota
- BLS certification
Ideal Candidate
- Enjoys working in fast paced environment
- Works well with others
- Able to prioritize multiple competing tasks
- Thrives on variety in their day-to-day
Benefits
Lakewood Health System is growing and looking for great people to join our mission of providing personalized, quality healthcare for a lifetime. At Lakewood, our people are our most valued asset!
- Generous Planned Time Off & Wellness Time Off
- 401K Match
- Annual tuition assistance of $2,000 per year
- Best-in-region employer HSA contributions
- Employer paid premiums for individual-only healthcare coverage!
With ample opportunities for growth within the system and support as you pursue your personal goals, it's safe to say that Lakewood Health System is a great place to launch or continue your career in healthcare!
A new team member’s starting wage reflects our compensation philosophy, taking into account experience, education, certifications, and internal equity. Hourly pay is just one part of the comprehensive and rewarding compensation package we’re proud to provide!
Next Steps
Interested, but will the schedule work for you? Have questions on organizational culture, team fit or day-to-day experience?
>>>Contact Justin Gunderson to discuss the possibilities further:
Justin Gunderson, Director of Emergency and Trauma Services
P: 218-894-8500
E: justingunderson@lakewoodhealthsystem.com
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Salary : $2,000
