Emergency Department Technician | Per Diem

Hillsdale Hospital•Hillsdale Township, MI

21h

About The Position

Hillsdale Hospital is dedicated to excellence in healthcare community service, continued improvement, and respect for human life. We manage the health needs of our local community through compassionate and highly skilled care in our clean, safe, healing environment. Additionally, Hillsdale Hospital is a Detroit Free Press Top Workplace in Michigan!

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required from an accredited institution
CNA, EMT-Advanced, or EMT-Paramedic certification required
Must possess a positive attitude toward patients and coworkers
Must be a team player

Responsibilities

Provides prompt and efficient services. Patient lights are answered in a timely manner. Knocks and asks permission before entering a patient’s room. Provides privacy by closing the door and curtain during procedures.
Identifies and acts on the needs of patients in a positive, polite, compassionate, and timely manner.
Has knowledge of the patient’s condition and plan of care and assists under the direction of the RN.
Maintains accurate records within the chart: graphic, intake and output, lab draws/IV starts, and appropriate patient care documentation.
Collects patient specimens (i.e. urine, blood, stool, sputum) per protocol, labels and sends to the laboratory in a timely fashion.
Performs clerical duties related to admissions, discharges, transfers, deaths, etc. Inputs computer data appropriately. Answers the telephone in a friendly manner, takes messages, and directs calls.
Effectively performs basic nursing care procedures: weights, dressing changes, Foley insertion and removal, start and removal of IV lines, applying warm/cold compresses, simple NG care, blood glucose testing, etc.
Promptly and accurately recognizes and reports all concerns and abnormal findings. Demonstrates the ability and willingness to advocate for the patient.
Perform other duties as required or assigned.