Emergency Tech ER Tech
About The Position
The Emergency Tech works under the direction of a registered nurse to provide direct patient care that considers patients’ age-specific, developmental, cultural, and spiritual needs. The role demonstrates unit- or area-designated competencies and helps maintain a clean, safe care environment that supports patient and family well-being. Training is provided to prepare colleagues for success. Emergency Techs perform nursing care delegated by an RN to help identify and attain treatment goals. The Chelsea Emergency Department treats more than 18,000 patients annually and operates around the clock, providing care for a range of emergencies. Its facilities include a five-bay observation center and 20 private examination rooms. This is a part-time, benefit-eligible position with 12-hour night shifts, 5 p.m. to 5 a.m. The schedule is 24 hours per week (48 hours per pay period), with every-third-weekend and holiday rotation requirements. The position is located at Chelsea Hospital in Chelsea, Michigan.
Requirements
- High school diploma, GED, or minimum age of 18.
- Recent training or experience with phlebotomy and starting IVs.
- Experience working in an Emergency Department or in Emergency Response.
- Ability to provide direct patient care considering age-specific, developmental, cultural, and spiritual needs.
Responsibilities
- Apply support and orthopedic devices, such as splints, crutches, and slings.
- Obtain routine vital signs, pain scores, and temperatures.
- Apply warm or cold therapies, including warm blankets, ice packs, and warm soaks.
- Provide routine oxygen therapy and pulse oximetry.
- Assist in preparing the body following death.
- Promptly answer call lights.
- Assist with quality indicators, including crash cart integrity checks, refrigerator temperature logs, Accucheck quality controls, and urine dipstick controls.
- Provide nursing care delegated by the registered nurse.
- Help maintain a clean, safe patient care environment.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- DailyPay
- Healthcare plans with access to Trinity Health and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan networks, with two tiers of provider options
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid time off
- Life insurance
- Short- and long-term disability
- Retirement savings plan with employer match and contributions
- Opportunity for growth and advancement
- Tuition reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
