Clinical Tech - Emergency Care
About The Position
Henry Ford Health is hiring a Clinical Tech in the Emergency Care department at Henry Ford Jackson Hospital. The role provides direct patient care under the supervision of nursing staff and physicians, supporting compassionate, effective treatment and safe care in an acute setting. The Emergency Department has 60 beds, a preferred space for behavioral health patients, and a Level II Trauma designation. It serves a diverse population, from pediatric to geriatric patients, and offers specialty training with support for multiple certifications. The position is contingent, with varied shifts and flexible scheduling options that include 9- or 12-hour shifts.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- At least one of the following: current nursing student with two completed semesters; graduate of a Registered Nurse program; LPN; EMT; Paramedic; completion of a Medical Assistant program; or certification in Phlebotomy.
- Valid BLS certification, or obtain it during Patient Care Orientation.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to recognize differences in care for adolescent, adult, and geriatric age groups.
Nice To Haves
- Previous Clinical Tech experience.
- Experience in an acute care setting.
Responsibilities
- Collect and record patient data, including vital signs and food and fluid intake and output.
- Respond to patient needs and partner with registered nurses to support comfort and safety.
- Recognize and promptly report changes in patients’ conditions.
- Assist patients with mobility and ambulation.
- Assist with oxygen devices under RN direction and apply slings after pacemaker procedures.
- Perform Foley catheter insertion, bladder scans, enemas, blood glucose checks, and document results.
- Assist patients with daily activities, including dressing, meals, and hygiene.
- Support registered nurses with equipment use and bedside procedures.
- Provide culturally sensitive care to patients across age groups, from pediatrics to geriatrics.
- Promote positive experiences for patients and families through kind, respectful interactions.
- Perform phlebotomy and IV access procedures.
- Assist with patient assessments and monitor vital signs.
- Support patient comfort and safety in an acute care environment.
- Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare teams.
Benefits
- Continuous learning opportunities to advance skills and impact.
- Specialty training with support for multiple certifications.
- Flexible scheduling options with 9- or 12-hour shifts.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
