Emergency Department Technician

Corewell Health • Trenton, MI

6d • Onsite

About The Position

As an Emergency Department team member at Corewell Health, the Emergency Department Technician provides patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. The role performs delegated bedside and technical care tasks in accordance with established competencies, departmental policies, and procedures, and contributes to patient- and family-centered care. The technician gathers and documents patient information, reinforces patient teaching, assists with procedures and discharge activities, and maintains patient-care equipment and supplies.

The position is based at Trenton Hospital in the Emergency Center. It is full-time, with evening hours from 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, for 40 scheduled hours per week. Weekend frequency is listed as N/A.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least six months of relevant experience, demonstrated through performance as a nursing assistant or other inpatient caregiver, paramedic, EMT, urgent care caregiver, or nursing student; completion of a Medical-Surgical rotation is preferred for nursing students.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross.

Nice To Haves

• State of Michigan Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) license, due upon hire.
• Nursing Assistant certification from the Michigan Department of Licensing & Regulatory Affairs, Bureau of Community and Health Systems.
• For nursing students, completion of a Medical-Surgical rotation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine bedside care, including ambulating, moving, and turning patients; assisting with bedpans or urinary devices; making beds; and bagging and labeling belongings and completing property records for admitted patients.
• Perform higher-level patient-care tasks as delegated by the supervising Registered Nurse and allowed by established competencies and department procedures, including starting saline locks, simple suture removal (excluding facial or complex lacerations), splinting, phlebotomy, vital-sign measurement, recording intake and output, and applying restraints.
• Reinforce patient teaching by clarifying, explaining, or demonstrating treatments, procedures, and aftercare to patients or substitute decision-makers.
• Apply and change sterile and non-sterile dressings; apply ace bandages or elastic stockings; and assist with catheterizations, enemas, urine and stool testing, glucometer checks, and EKG functions.
• Gather subjective and objective patient-care data through observation and measurement, interviews with patients or significant others, and review of medical records.
• Document accurate, complete, and precise patient information, interventions, and responses in the medical record; complete documentation and records in accordance with department policy.
• Perform discharge functions under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Collect blood samples, obtain vital signs, perform ECGs, set up and assist with wound care and pelvic exams, and assist with other procedures as directed by nurses and physicians.
• Use and understand sterile technique.
• Communicate effectively with patients, significant others, and members of the health care team to support patient- and family-centered care.
• Stock and maintain adequate equipment and supplies in patient-care areas, and ensure vehicles and equipment are ready for response.
• Safely move and transport patients; remove waste materials, sanitize tools, and deliver meals to patients.
• Demonstrate professional conduct and attend required safety training, with the ability to describe responsibilities related to general safety.
• Follow hospital exposure-control plans for bloodborne and airborne pathogens.
• Treat patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees with respect and regard for their dignity, fostering a professional, responsible, and courteous environment.
• Promote effective working relationships and contribute to inter- and intra-departmental teamwork to help the department meet its goals and objectives.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package addressing financial, health, and work/life balance goals; eligibility depends on employment type and status.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv.
• Discounts directory with deals on restaurants, phone plans, spas, and other offerings.
• Optional identity theft protection, home insurance, and auto insurance.
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and matching savings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED