Emergency Department Technician - Full Time - Midnights

Emergency Department Technician - Full Time - Midnights Schedule: 3pm-3:30am, 36 hours/week; every third weekend & holiday rotation Department: Emergency Hospital: Henry Ford Rochester

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Prepare patient for physical examination by RN and physician. Take and record vital signs in the EMR every 2 hours or more frequently, as directed by RN. Observe and report patient's condition to RN. Round on all patients in designated area every 30 minutes or more frequently, as designated by RN. Perform patient care duties as prescribed by a physician and as delegated by a Registered Nurse including the following: a. Routine throat cultures b. Application of oxygen per mask or nasal cannula c. Administration of enemas d. Surgical skin preparation e. Insertion and discontinuation of urethral catheters f. Initiation and discontinuation of IV therapy under direction of Registered Nurse g. Application of cardiac monitor h. Application of simple orthopedic splints and supports i. Application of sterile dressings j. Application of antibiotic ointment (except to eyes) k. Eye irrigations l. Cleansing and preparation of wounds m. Oral suctioning n. EKG o. Pulse oximeter p. Obtain laboratory specimens, including blood draw q. Obtain blood cultures r. One Touch Blood Glucose Screening. Record in FirstNet and the patients EMR specimen collection, procedures, testing, VS and interventions performed. Maintain awareness of emotional needs of patient and family. Perform a variety of technical functions including the following: a. Ordering and stocking of supplies b. Monitoring the expiration dates on sterile supplies c. Preparation of sterile fields and trays d. Listing and securing of patient valuables e. Routine cleaning assignments f. Assisting the physician during surgical procedures g. Completion of requests for diagnostic tests h. Listing of supplies for charging purposes i. Transportation of patients

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Basic reading, writing and mathematical skills normally acquired through the completion of a high school education or GED program. Competence acquired through one of the following is required: Emergency Medical Technician certification. Completion of (2) clinical semesters in a school of nursing program. Six (6) months of previous experience in an emergency department in a position that required skills in venipuncture, EKGs, urinary catheterization, knowledge of sterile technique, and splint application in the last two (2) years. - CNA with 1-2 years of experience. Overview HAP is a Michigan-based, nonprofit health plan that provides health coverage to individuals, companies and organizations. A subsidiary of Henry Ford Health System, we partner with doctors, employers and community groups to enhance the overall health and well-being of the lives we touch. With more than 1,100 dedicated and passionate employees, our goal is to make health care easy for our members. Under the leadership of President and CEO Robert G. Riney, Henry Ford Health is a $6 billion integrated health system comprised of six hospitals, a health plan, and 250+ sites including medical centers, walk-in and urgent care clinics, pharmacy, eye care facilities and other healthcare retail. Established in 1915 by auto industry pioneer Henry Ford, the health system now has 32,000 employees and remains home to the 1,900-member Henry Ford Medical Group, one of the nation’s oldest physician groups. An additional 2,200 physicians are also affiliated with the health system through the Henry Ford Physician Network. Henry Ford is also one of the region’s major academic medical centers, receiving between $90-$100 million in annual research funding and remaining Michigan’s fourth largest NIH-funded institution. Also an active participant in medical education and training, the health system has trained nearly 40% of physicians currently practicing in the state and also provides education and training for other health professionals including nurses, pharmacists, radiology and respiratory technicians. visitHenryFord.com . Whether it's offering a new medical option, helping you make healthier lifestyle choices or making the employee enrollment selection experience easier, it's all about choice. Henry Ford Health System has a new approach for its employee benefits program - My Choice Rewards. My Choice Rewards is a program as diverse as the people it serves. There are dozens of options for all of our employees including compensation, benefits, work/life balance and learning - options that enhance your career and add value to your personal life. As an employee you are provided access to Retirement Programs, an Employee Assistance Program (Henry Ford Enhanced), Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Time Off, Employee Health and Wellness and access to day care services at Bright Horizons Midtown Detroit, and a whole host of other benefits and services. Employee'sclassified as contingent status are not eligible for benefits Equal Employment Opportunity / Affinitive Action Employer Henry Ford Health System is committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height, weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws. My Profile Create and manage profiles for future opportunities. #J-18808-Ljbffr Henry Ford Health System