Emergency Department Technician

Corewell Health • Trenton, MI

5d • 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 (RN). The technician performs delegated routine and higher-level care tasks in accordance with established competencies and departmental policies and procedures, and contributes to patient- and family-centered care. The role also involves patient documentation, procedural assistance, stocking and maintaining equipment, and supporting the department’s daily operations.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Michigan Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) license.
• Nursing Assistant credential from the Michigan Department of Licensing & Regulatory Affairs, Bureau of Community and Health Systems.
• Completion of a Medical Surgical rotation for nursing students.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine bedside nursing activities, including ambulating, moving and turning patients, assisting with bedpans or urinary devices, and making beds.
• Bag and label patient belongings and complete patient property records for admitted patients.
• Perform delegated patient care tasks according to established competencies and departmental policies, including starting saline locks, simple suture removal (excluding face or complex lacerations), splinting, phlebotomy (including draws for children over age 2), taking vital signs, 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 using appropriate techniques, and apply ace bandages or elastic stockings as required.
• Assist with catheterizations, enemas, urine and stool testing, glucometer testing, and EKG functions.
• Gather subjective and objective patient care data through direct observation and measurement, interviews, and review of medical records.
• Document accurate, complete, and precise patient information, interventions, and responses in the medical record, and complete records according to department policy.
• Perform discharge functions under the direct supervision of an RN.
• Collect blood samples, obtain vital signs, perform ECGs, set up and assist with wound care and pelvic exams, and assist with procedures as directed by nurses and physicians.
• Use and understand sterile technique.
• Communicate effectively with patients, significant others, and health care team members to support patient- and family-centered care.
• Stock and maintain adequate equipment and supplies in patient care areas.
• Ensure vehicles and equipment are ready for response at all times.
• Safely move and transport patients; remove waste materials, sanitize tools, and deliver meals to patients.
• Demonstrate professional conduct and attend required safety training; understand and describe safety responsibilities.
• Follow hospital exposure control plans for bloodborne and airborne pathogens.
• Treat patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees with respect and regard for their dignity, maintaining a professional, responsible, and courteous environment.
• Promote effective working relationships and work effectively with department teams and other departments to support departmental goals and objectives.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package supporting financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv.
• Discounts directory with offers on restaurants, phone plans, spas, and other services.
• 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