Emergency Department Technician, Variable Hours and Shifts Available, Bronson Methodist Hospital, Kalamazoo Sign-On Bonus

Bronson Battle Creek-posted 3 months ago

Part-time • Entry Level

Kalamazoo, MI

5,001-10,000 employees

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Looking for a fast-paced, high-impact role where no two shifts are the same? Join our team as an Emergency Department Technician (EDT) and be part of the frontline care team that supports patients from all walks of life, from pediatric to geriatric. Working closely with Registered Nurses, you will perform critical tasks like phlebotomy, EKGs, cardiac rhythm monitoring, orthopedic support, and trauma response, all while ensuring patients feel safe and supported. You will be involved in everything from decontamination procedures and Air Care transfers to preparing patients for diagnostic testing or physician exams. This role is perfect for someone who thrives under pressure, communicates well, and is eager to grow clinical skills in a supportive, team-oriented environment. As an EDT, you will not just assist, you will take initiative, problem-solve, and help make life-saving decisions in real time. Whether you are preparing a trauma bay, troubleshooting telemetry monitors, or offering comfort to a patient in distress, your role is vital to the smooth operation of the emergency department. With opportunities for skill advancement, specialized training, and cross-functional collaboration, this is a dynamic position for those looking to make a meaningful difference every day.

Monitors cardiac rhythms, sets alarm parameters as directed by nurse or physician, performs arrhythmia analysis.
Documents cardiac rhythm strips, rhythm changes and communicates with nurses.
Initiates, discontinues, and completes troubleshooting of telemetry patients.
Performs 12 lead EKGs in 5 min or less of patient arrival for Chest pain protocol patients.
Performs phlebotomy accurately on pediatric, adult and geriatric patients.
Transports patients to other areas of hospital and diagnostic areas.
Responds to Air Care helicopter pad for all arrivals to ensure safe transport of patient to unit.
Performs decontamination procedures for contaminated patients arriving to the Emergency Department.
Assists with back boarding, splinting, dressing, crutches, and other orthopedic procedures.
Performs point of care testing (urine pregnancy testing, blood glucose).
Documents all activities in EPIC.
Attends ED technician skill fair once per year for mandatory sign off of procedures and equipment usage.
Sets up room for eye exam, pelvic exams, lacerations, spinal taps, nose bleeds, etc.
Notifies Registered Nurse of any abnormal findings specific to vital signs or procedural set ups.
Provides information, direction, and assistance as appropriate to persons entering the unit.
Communicates with the RN regarding patient status, interventions completed, data collected and pertinent input to facilitate care planning.
Answers signal lights, bells, or intercom system to determine patients' needs.
Ensures that all patients are set up, undressed, and prepped for ED physician to examine.
Ensures that stocking of all critical supplies and equipment is done at the beginning and during shift.
Performs bedside report hand off to on coming Emergency Department Technician.
Ensures report is received from registered nurse team member every shift.
Accompanies patients for diagnostic tests and discharge and/or assists patients to walk.
Turns and repositions bedfast patients, alone or with assistance, to prevent bedsores.
Changes bed linens, runs errands, directs visitors, and answers telephone.
Takes and records demographic information, height, weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration rates, and food/fluid intake/output, and calorie counts, as directed.
Monitors patient status and documents specific vital sign information.
Utilizes computer systems to acquire needed supplies and to enter patient data, as defined by role.
Provides skilled technical care according to unit-specific and generic structure standards, protocols and procedures, prescribed medical interventions, and nursing guidelines.
Maintains a clean and orderly environment, ensuring patient safety and comfort at all times.
Accurately documents all care given.
Assumes responsibility for own growth and development; attends 50% staff meetings.

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
Previous experience and CNA license preferred.
Must obtain BLS Certification by the end of the orientation period.
Basic medical terminology knowledge preferred.
Skill and proficiency in oral and written grammar, communication and basic mathematics.
Successful completion of an accredited EMT program or RMA/CMA certification will be considered in lieu of qualifications above.
1 year EMS or hospital-based experience preferred.
Successful completion of the 12 Lead EKG Course is required within 6 months from hire date.

Ability to read and interpret data from equipment and computers.
Ability to gather data and set appropriate plan of action, in coordination with RN, and within the scope of the EDT role.
Ability to rotate to other areas within cluster group.
Must be able to communicate effectively both orally and through writing with patients, visitors and all members of the healthcare team.
Must be able to comfortably accept delegation and negotiate task priorities.