Emergency Room Technical Assistant - Sterling Heights ER - 15 and Ryan - Variable Shifts - Contingent

Emergency Department Technician

The Henry Ford Health Sterling Heights Emergency Department is a 15-bed free-standing facility. Our staff has a close working relationship. The physicians, nurses, and technicians are all centrally located for ease of collaboration and communication, which leads to a positive work environment. While a small ED, we are fast paced and work well together. We are looking for candidates to join our team.

General Summary:

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

Principal 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/Experience Required:

• High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalent required.
• BCLS certification required.
• Previous Emergency Department Technician, Medical Assistant experience preferred.

Certifications/Licensures Required:

• One of the following certifications/programs required:
• B-EMT
• Graduate from a formal Medical Assistant program.
• Completion of a formal nursing education program.
• Completion of a formal medical doctor education program
• OR One (1) year of applicable Emergency Room Technical experience in lieu of above completed certification/program.
• Additional Requirements:
• (Must complete applicable certification/program within 12 months of hire).
• Successful completion of a 180-day orientation period required.
• EMT license preferred.