Emergency Department Technician

McLaren Health Care • Mount Clemens, MI

9h

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, the Emergency Department Technician assists emergency department nursing and medical staff with patient care and clerical duties. The role performs patient care activities needed to care for emergency department patients, including procedures and support for patient admission and discharge.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must meet one of the following qualification pathways: hold a license or certification as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Paramedic, or Medical Assistant; be a currently enrolled nursing student who has completed the first Med/Surg rotation; have one year of experience within the past two years as an Emergency Department Technician or similarly titled role with duties including specimen collection/processing (including blood, urine, and cultures), 12-lead EKG, and straight catheterization; or be a McLaren Macomb Emergency Department employee who held the Nursing Assistant role before June 25, 2019, and successfully completed the Emergency Department Technician training program.
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA), American Red Cross (ARC), or Canadian equivalent is required before the start date and must be valid for at least 60 days beyond the start date.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience working in an Emergency Department.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct and indirect patient care, assisting nursing and physician staff with patient care procedures.
• Administers oxygen via nasal cannula or simple mask as directed by a Clinical Nurse.
• Administers enemas as directed.
• Performs 12-lead EKGs and straight catheterizations.
• Provides orthopedic treatments, including ace wraps, applying and removing Teds, applying splints, assisting with casting, and adjusting and fitting crutches.
• Inventories and restocks emergency department equipment.
• Collects and transports specimens such as urine, blood, and cultures.
• Assists with patient admission and discharge; initiates and discontinues intravenous lines; and cleans and prepares examination rooms between patients.
• Places patients on monitors, provides wound care, and assists with orthopedic and other emergency room procedures as requested.
• Reports and records observations in the patient medical record.
• Reports patient care needs and changes in condition to nursing staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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