Emergency Tech ER Tech

Trinity Health • Chelsea, MI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Emergency Room Technician works under the direction of a registered nurse to provide direct patient care while considering patients’ age-specific, developmental, cultural, and spiritual needs. The technician demonstrates unit- or area-designated competencies and helps maintain a clean, safe environment that supports patient and family well-being.

Care is provided as delegated by the RN and may include applying splints, crutches, and slings; obtaining routine vital signs, pain scores, and temperatures; applying warm or cold therapies; providing routine oxygen therapy and pulse oximetry; assisting with preparation of the body following death; responding promptly to call lights; and assisting with quality checks and logs. Training is provided to prepare colleagues for success.

The role is based in the Chelsea Emergency Department, which provides emergency care 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The department treats more than 18,000 patients annually and includes an observation center and private exam rooms.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or a minimum age of 18.
• Recent training or experience with phlebotomy and starting IVs is required.

Nice To Haves

• Recent experience is desired.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under the direction of a registered nurse, considering age-specific, developmental, cultural, and spiritual needs.
• Demonstrate unit- or area-designated competencies and help maintain a clean, safe environment conducive to patient and family well-being.
• Apply support and orthopedic devices such as splints, crutches, and slings.
• Obtain routine vital signs, pain scores, and temperatures.
• Apply warm and cold therapies, including warm blankets, ice packs, and warm soaks.
• Provide routine oxygen therapy and pulse oximetry.
• Assist in preparing the body following death.
• Respond promptly to call lights.
• Assist with quality indicators, including crash cart integrity checks, refrigerator temperature logs, Accu-Chek quality controls, and urine dipstick controls.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• DAILYPAY
• Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, PTO, life insurance, and 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: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED