Emergency Department Technician

Hillsdale Hospital • Hillsdale Township, MI

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Provides prompt and efficient services to Emergency Department patients. 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 and physician. 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. Collects patient specimens (e.g. urine, blood, stool, sputum), labels and sends to the laboratory in a timely fashion. Maintains accurate records within the chart: graphic, intake and output, lab draws, IV starts, and appropriate patient care documentation. Answers the telephone in a friendly manner, takes messages, and directs calls. Performs clerical duties related to admissions, discharges, transfers, etc. Inputs computer data. Promptly and accurately recognizes and reports all concerns and abnormal findings. Demonstrates the ability and willingness to advocate for the patient. Performs other duties as required or assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required from an accredited institution
• CNA, EMT-Advanced, or EMT-Paramedic certification required
• CPI and BLS required
• Good phone, computer, clerical and follow-up skills with strong attention to detail
• Must possess a positive attitude toward patients and coworkers
• Must be a team player

Nice To Haves

• Life certification courses provided free of charge on-site at the hospital

Responsibilities

• Provides prompt and efficient services to Emergency Department patients
• 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 and physician
• 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.
• Collects patient specimens (e.g. urine, blood, stool, sputum), labels and sends to the laboratory in a timely fashion
• Maintains accurate records within the chart: graphic, intake and output, lab draws, IV starts, and appropriate patient care documentation
• Answers the telephone in a friendly manner, takes messages, and directs calls
• Performs clerical duties related to admissions, discharges, transfers, etc. Inputs computer data
• Promptly and accurately recognizes and reports all concerns and abnormal findings. Demonstrates the ability and willingness to advocate for the patient
• Performs other duties as required or assigned

Benefits

• medical insurance
• prescription insurance
• dental insurance
• vision insurance
• life insurance
• disability insurance
• Paid Time Off for illness
• Paid Time Off for vacation
• Paid Time Off for holidays
• 403(b) with match
• Employees who work on a recognized holiday are paid time and a half for hours worked on the holiday in addition to holiday pay at straight time
• Education assistance
• continuing education

What This Job Offers

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