Emergency Tech

Emergency Department Team Member

As an Emergency Department team member at Corewell Health, you'll play a vital role in providing top-quality care to our patients. Under the supervision of an RN, you'll perform delegated patient care tasks and be expected to meet all established competencies. You'll be a vital part of our team, making a real difference in the lives of our patients and their families.

Essential Functions

• Performs routine bedside nursing activities including ambulating, moving and turning patients, assisting patients with bedpans or urinary devices, making patient beds. Responsible for bagging and labeling all patient belongings and completing the patient property record on all admitted patients.
• Performs higher level of patient care tasks as prescribed by established competencies, and as delegated by the supervising professional Registered Nurse in accordance with departmental policies and procedures which includes starting saline locks, simple suture removal (excluding face or complex lacerations) splinting, phlebotomy which includes (children draws over the age of 2), vital sign measurement, records intake and output and restraint application.
• Reinforces the patient teaching plan by providing clarification, explanation and/or demonstration to patients/substitute decision-makers regarding treatments, procedures and aftercare.
• Applies and changes sterile and non-sterile dressing using appropriate techniques. Applies ace bandage or elastic stockings as required. Assists in performing catheterizations, gives enemas, urine and stool testing, glucometer and EKG functions.
• Gathers subjective and objective patient care data; gathers information from primary and secondary source such as direct observation/measurement, patient/significant other interviews, and the medical record.
• Documents accurate, complete and precise patient information, interventions and responses in the patient's medical record. Performs discharge function under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse.
• Performs technical skills such as (not all inclusive): collecting blood samples, obtaining vital signs, performing ECG's, sets up and assists with wound care, sets up and assist with pelvic exams; and assisting with procedures as directed by the nurse and physician.
• Utilizes and understands sterile technique.
• Effectively communicates with patients / significant others and other members of the health care team supporting patient and family centered care.
• Stocks and maintains adequate equipment and supplies in the patient care areas. Ensures vehicle and equipment are ready for response at all times.
• Performs safe movement/transporting of patients; removes waste materials, sanitizing tools, delivers meals to patients.
• Completes documentation and records according to department policy.
• Demonstrates a high degree of professional conduct.
• Attends all required Safety Training programs and can describe his/her responsibilities related to general safety.
• Follows the Hospital Exposure Control Plans/Bloodborne and Airborne Pathogens.
• Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible and courteous environment.
• Promotes effective working relations and works effectively as part of a department team inter- and intra-departmentally to facilitate the department's ability to meet its goals and objectives.

Qualifications

• Preferred High School Diploma or equivalent
• 6 months of relevant experience Requires a minimum six months' exhibited performance as a nursing assistant or other inpatient caregiver experience, paramedic, EMT, urgent care caregiver experience or a Nursing Student (preferred completion of a Medical Surgical rotation). Required
• CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association Upon Hire required Or
• CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross Upon Hire required
• LIC-Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) - STATE_MI State of Michigan Upon Hire preferred

Physical Demands

• Pallet to Waist (6" from floor) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 25 lbs
• Waist to Waist > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 25 lbs
• Waist to Chest (below shoulder) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
• Waist to Overhead > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 5 lbs
• Bilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 25 lbs
• Unilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
• Pushing Force > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 20 lbs
• Pulling Force > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 15 lbs
• Sitting: Occasionally
• Standing: Occasionally
• Walking: Occasionally
• Forward Bend - Standing: Seldom
• Forward Bend - Sitting: Seldom
• Trunk Rotation - Standing: Seldom
• Trunk Rotation - Sitting: Seldom
• Squat: Seldom
• Stair Climbing: Seldom
• Crawling / Kneeling: Seldom
• Reach - Above Shoulder: Seldom
• Reach - at Shoulder or Below: Seldom
• Handling: Occasionally
• Forceful Grip > 5 lbs: Seldom
• Forceful Pinch > 2 lbs: Seldom
• Finger/Hand Dexterity: Frequently
• Visual Acuity [None = No; Seldom = Yes]: Seldom
• Color Vision (Ishihara) Test [None = No; Seldom = Yes]: Seldom

How Corewell Health Cares For You

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
• Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
• Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

Primary Location

SITE - Royal Oak Hospital - 3601 W 13 Mile Rd - Royal Oak

Department Name

Emergency Center - Royal Oak Hosp

Employment Type

Part time

Shift

Night (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

23

Hours of Work

6p-6a

Days Worked

Sunday through Saturday

Weekend Frequency

Every third weekend

Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.

Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.

An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.

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