Emergency Room Technical Assistant

Henry Ford Health • Dearborn, MI

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About The Position

The Emergency Room Technical Assistant provides hands-on patient care and clinical support under the direct supervision of Registered Nurses and Providers at Henry Ford Medical Center – Fairlane in Dearborn. The department provides 24-hour emergency care in a fast-paced environment for patients with a wide range of urgent and emergent needs. The role works alongside the emergency care team to support safe, timely, and efficient care throughout the department. This is a part-time, 24-hour-per-week day-shift position.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• BCLS certification.
• One of the following: B-EMT; graduation from a formal Medical Assistant program; completion of a formal nursing education program; or completion of a formal medical doctor education program.
• One year of applicable Emergency Room Technical experience may be substituted for the listed certification or program; the applicable certification or program must then be completed within 12 months of hire.
• Successful completion of a 180-day orientation period.
• Ability to prioritize quickly as patient needs change, take initiative, and work effectively as part of the emergency care team.

Nice To Haves

• Previous Emergency Department Technician or Medical Assistant experience.
• EMT license.

Responsibilities

• Assist RNs and Providers with patient assessments, examinations, treatments, and procedures.
• Perform clinical duties, including taking vital signs, blood draws and specimen collection, EKGs, splinting and immobilization, urinary catheterization, IV removal, and starting unmedicated IVs, as applicable.
• Prepare patients, equipment, and sterile supplies for procedures, including suturing, casting, pelvic exams, and lumbar punctures.
• Recognize and promptly report abnormal vital signs or potentially life-threatening cardiac rhythms to the RN or Provider.
• Document patient care and follow safety, infection prevention, and standard precaution requirements.
• Support patient flow through patient transport, room turnover, equipment cleaning, and restocking.
• Provide compassionate support to patients and families while contributing to an excellent patient experience.

Benefits

• Opportunities for career growth.
• Collaboration with leading healthcare professionals.
• Access to continuous learning and development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED