Emergency Dept Tech

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 third 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 Unit/Department/Team

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 OR Position Summary

Primary Responsibilities

1. Assists patients to and from the Emergency Department, transport to other departments, i.e. Radiology for continued patient care.
2. Responsible for the care and cleaning of the Emergency Department. Assists with re-stocking of supplies that have been used but not replaced.
3. Start adult IV’s;
4. Observe patient receiving nebulization treatments.
5. Assist with foley catheter placement as directed.
6. Record and carry out delegated functions during a code.
7. Assist in setting up suture trays.
8. Assist in setting up transfers as directed by RN.
9. Restock crash carts.
10. Assist RN with precipitous delivery.
11. Perform other technical duties as delegated by RN.

Position Type

This is a casual position and will include shifts in the emergency department. Current shifts are variable. Pay starts at $19.25/hour.

Qualifications

1. High school graduate/GED
2. Current EMT or LPN licensure in Minnesota
3. 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 Flex Time Off & Wellness Time Off
• 401K Match
• Annual tuition assistance of $2,000 per year
• Best-in-region employer HSA contributions
• New in 2024 - 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!

Next Steps

Interested, but will the schedule work for you?
Have questions on organizational culture, team fit or day-to-day experience?
>>>Contact Justin 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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