Building Location: Building B - St Marys Medical Center Department: 12500 Emergency Services Tech Job Description: Responsible for providing direct care to patients and serving the needs of patients in a manner conducive to their safety and comfort, under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, Nurse Manager, Assistant Head Nurse, and/or Department Director to contribute to meeting the mission and goals of Essentia Health. Duties will include but are not limited to: CPR, wound care including irrigation and dressing, splinting and immobilization of bone injuries, suctioning of patients, performing EKG’s, POC testing, obtaining non-invasive specimen swabs such as throat cultures, crutch fitting, ambulation education, suture removal, transporting of patients between departments, providing personal hygiene care, assisting with nutritional needs, providing comfort care and other assistance, appropriately and safely transferring patients, taking vital signs and completing record keeping, recognizing and promptly reporting changes in patient condition to the RN, and maintaining a safe, clean environment for patients to promote the healing process. Education Qualifications: Graduate of an emergency medical technician, licensed practical nurse, or nursing assistant program. Be a part of a Healthcare organization that invests in you and your career. Apply now and help us continue to raise the bar in patient care! Licensure/Certification Qualifications: BLS certification (new hires must obtain within 1 month of hire) LPN licensure in state of MN ( only required if an LPN) Nursing Assistant hired into role will need to complete ER Tech residency or EMT program within 6 months of start date. Our Benefits are exceptional and Include: Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance Program Paid Personal Leave 401k (with Essentia Health annual match) Life and Disability Insurance options Adoption Assistance Employee wellness program Medical & Dental insurance options *** Like nowhere else: https://vimeo.com/284233541 To learn more about Duluth and our surrounding areas: https://www.essentiahealth.org/about/communities/duluth FTE: 0.8 Possible Remote/Hybrid Option: Shift Rotation: Day/Eve/Night Rotation (United States of America) Shift Start Time: Varies Shift End Time: Varies Weekends: Yes Holidays: Yes Call Obligation: Yes Union: SMMC Main Service Workers Local 70 (SMSVW) Union Posting Deadline: 04/16/2024 11pm To search for more jobs, please CLICK HERE. Find more than a job. Find more in yourself. Find your calling. Essentia Health seeks employees who embrace our commitment to patient- and family-centered care in communities both large and small. We're looking for people who are committed to making patients and their families feel known and understood. People who understand what it means to be Here with you. People who are willing to use their strengths to help others. Our Values Quality | Hospitality | Respect | Joy | Justice | Stewardship | Teamwork Essentia Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Essentia Health does not discriminate in employment because of age, color, creed, culture, disability (physical or mental), ethnicity, familial status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, language, local Human Rights Commission activity, national origin, military service, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, or public assistance status. Effective December 1, 2019: Job offers are contingent upon successful completion of a post-offer assessment, including a urine drug screen, immunization review, proof of required vaccinations and background check. Essentia Health is committed to maintaining a work environment free from the influence of illegal drugs and alcohol.