Emergency Room Technical Assistant - Sterling Heights (15 & Ryan ER) - 36 Hours - Midnights

Emergency Room Technician Assistant - 40 Hours

Assist with patient care based on individual needs within the scope of practice under direct supervision of a registered nurse or Provider.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists RNs and Providers with assessments, examinations and treatments as requested. The following list of treatments/examinations is not inclusive and may vary by Business Unit:
• Drawing blood and collection of specimens
• EKG's
• Splint/immobilizers applications
• Taking vital signs on adults and pediatric patients
• Inserting neuro-gastric tubes
• Urethral catheterization of adult patients
• Discontinuance of peripheral IV's
• Starting unmediated IV's
• Prepares and assists Providers with procedures such as:
• Suturing-preps patients and prepares sterile trays.
• Application of casts.
• Miscellaneous procedures including pelvic exams, lumbar punctures.
• Assists patients as needed.
• Recognize potential of life-threatening dysrhythmias and abnormal vital signs and report same to RN/Provider.
• Adheres to hospital policy addressing standard precautions, safety regulations and guidelines.
• Documents patient care performed.
• Interact with patients and families as appropriate, ensuring excellent patient and customer experiences.
• Transports patients and supplies.
• Cleans equipment, monitors stock, and restocks equipment and supplies as required.
• Assists in ordering routine equipment; maintains enough stretchers, wheelchairs, suction equipment, etc. in ER area.
• Maintains departmental cleanliness and prepares rooms between patients.

EDUCATION REQUIRED:

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent required.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Previous Emergency Dept Technician, MA or Nursing Assistant experience preferred.
• BCLS certification required.

LICENSURES/CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

• One of four certifications required:
• B-EMT,
• Graduate from a formal Medical Assistant program,
• Completion of a formal nursing education program to practice as an RN offshore,
• Completion of a formal medical doctor education program to practice as a medical doctor offshore.
• EMT license preferred.
• Successful completion of a 180-day orientation period required.