Emergency (ER) Tech II

Trinity Health • Chelsea, MI

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Emergency Tech II
Department: Emergency - Our Chelsea Emergency Department has experienced physicians and nurses with advanced training in emergency medicine that provide care 365 days a year in the 24-hour Emergency Department. More than 18,000 patients are treated each year for emergencies ranging from life threatening cardiac arrests and strokes, to major injuries and accidents, to more minor injuries. Facilities include a five bay observation center for observation and testing before returning home, as well as 20 private exam rooms adding a greater degree of privacy for patients.
Position Purpose: Under the direction of a registered nurse, the Emergency Room Technician is responsible for direct patient care considering age specific, developmental, cultural and spiritual needs. Demonstrates unit/area-designated competencies. Assists in establishing and maintaining a patient care environment that is clean, safe and conducive to patient/family well-being. Training is provided to prepare our colleagues for success. Our Emergency Tech’s perform nursing care as delegated by the RN in an effort to identify/attain treatment goals such as: Applies support/orthopedic devices such as splints, crutches, slings Obtains routine vital signs, pain score and temperature Applies warm/cold therapies (warm blankets, ice packs, warm soaks) Routine oxygen therapy, pulse oximetry Assist in preparing the body following death Promptly answers call lights Assists with Quality indicators (crash cart integrity checks, refrigerator temperature logs, accucheck quality controls, urine dipstick controls)

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or a minimum of 18 years of age.
• Recent training/experience with phlebotomy and starting IV’s and experience working in an Emergency Department or Emergency Response required

Responsibilities

• Applies support/orthopedic devices such as splints, crutches, slings
• Obtains routine vital signs, pain score and temperature
• Applies warm/cold therapies (warm blankets, ice packs, warm soaks)
• Routine oxygen therapy, pulse oximetry
• Assist in preparing the body following death
• Promptly answers call lights
• Assists with Quality indicators (crash cart integrity checks, refrigerator temperature logs, accucheck quality controls, urine dipstick controls)

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• DAILYPAY
• Trinity Health offers a comprehensive benefit package offering healthcare plans accessing the Trinity Health and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM) network of hospitals and providers. Each plan option offers the flexibility to choose from two tiers with Tier 1 Trinity Health network providers providing the lowest out of pocket costs and Tier 2 select BCBSM providers.
• Benefits package also includes Dental, Vision, PTO, Life Insurance, Short and Long-term Disability Retirement savings plan with employer match and contributions
• Opportunity for growth and advancement throughout Trinity Health
• Tuition Reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees