Emergency Department Technician

McLaren Health Care•Lansing, MI

47d

About The Position

Under the supervision of a registered nurse, the Emergency Department Technician supports nursing staff and assists with patient care in accordance with hospital and departmental policies, procedures, and standards of care. The role includes routine bedside care, collection and documentation of patient information, assistance with procedures and emergencies, and general support of the department.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
Specialized education or training through one of the following: an acute care nursing assistant course (preferred for acute care positions); a long-term care nursing assistant course; an emergency medical technician program; a medical assistant program; a clinical rotation while participating in an accredited nursing program; or medical training in a branch of the armed services.
Recent patient care experience in an acute care setting as a nursing assistant or EMT, completion of a clinical rotation in an accredited nursing program, or completion of the U.S. Armed Services medic program.
BLS certification as a Healthcare Provider or equivalent through the Military Training Network (MTN).

Nice To Haves

Emergency Department experience.
Acute care nursing assistant course for acute care positions.

Responsibilities

Provide routine patient care, including responding to call lights; assisting with ambulation, transfers, and positioning; and helping with personal hygiene.
Collect, record, and report patient data, including vital signs and blood glucose levels; perform bedside pregnancy tests; and report changes in patient data to a registered nurse.
Perform male and female Foley catheterization, use a bladder scanner to estimate bladder contents, administer enemas as directed, collect and transport specimens, and document care.
Perform orthopedic procedures, including placement and fitting of splints, immobilizers, supports, slings, wraps, and crutches; provide instructions; and complete and document appropriate paperwork.
Perform electrocardiograms, provide a copy to the Emergency physician, transmit them for interpretation, and place patients on cardiac monitors as needed.
Perform unit support activities, including postmortem care, cleaning rooms and areas, running errands, making deliveries, and restocking.
Perform decontamination procedures and related activities.
Set up suture trays, instruments, and other equipment.
Participate in emergencies, including CPR, spiking IVs, slaving monitors, setting up pacing or defibrillation, and assisting with intubation, suction, and airway management.
Perform other related responsibilities as necessary.