ED Technician I FT Nights

Trane Technologies•Commerce Charter Township, MI

About The Position

The ED Technician I is a member of the emergency department patient care services team, providing technical, multi-skilled direct and indirect patient care. The technician works under the supervision of a registered nurse, who delegates tasks according to patient needs and the technician’s skills and scope of practice. DMC Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital in Oakland County provides emergency services, obstetrics, ambulatory surgery, cardiac services, cancer treatment, and inpatient and outpatient diagnostic care.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Graduation from a school of practical nursing, or completion of a Certified PCA/PCT program, Certified Nurse Assistant program or equivalent training, Medical Assistant program, EMT program, or phlebotomy training program.

Nice To Haves

Six months of direct patient care experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Collaborate and cooperate with care team members to support consistent, quality care and productive employee relations.
Support the organization’s continuous-improvement philosophy, teamwork, mission, vision, and values.
Assist registered nurses by gathering patient data and observing patients directly; report changes in medical or emotional condition to the registered nurse.
Document interventions and patient responses according to policy.
Assist nursing personnel in responding to emergency patient situations.
Assist with training or orientation of other technicians and care team members as directed.
Follow departmental policies, procedures, objectives, continuous-improvement initiatives, and safety, environmental, and infection-control standards.
Respect patient comfort and privacy, show interest in patient progress, answer questions, and explain procedures and processes within the scope of training and responsibilities.
Maintain confidentiality.
Perform general clerical duties as needed, including answering telephones and call lights and greeting patients and visitors.
Support personal growth through workshops, educational programs, in-service meetings, and review of current literature; share accountability with the institution for maintaining competencies.