Emergency Tech

Corewell Health • New Haven, MI

8d • Onsite

About The Position

As an Emergency Department team member at Corewell Health, the Emergency Tech provides patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. The role performs delegated care tasks and meets established competencies, helping provide quality care to patients and their families.

The Emergency Tech performs routine and higher-level bedside care, gathers and documents patient information, reinforces patient education, and assists with procedures and discharge functions under RN supervision. The role also maintains supplies and equipment, supports safe patient transport, follows safety and infection-control requirements, and contributes to effective teamwork and respectful, patient- and family-centered care.

The position is part-time with variable hours and shifts at the Outpatient Lenox Township location. Weekend frequency is variable.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least six months of relevant experience, including demonstrated performance as a nursing assistant or other inpatient caregiver, paramedic, EMT, urgent care caregiver, or nursing student; completion of a Medical Surgical rotation is preferred for nursing students.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.

Nice To Haves

• Michigan State Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) license.
• For nursing students, completion of a Medical Surgical rotation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine bedside nursing activities, including ambulating, moving and turning patients, assisting with bedpans or urinary devices, and making beds.
• Bag and label patient belongings and complete patient property records for admitted patients.
• Perform patient-care tasks within established competencies and as delegated by the supervising RN, including starting saline locks, simple suture removal (excluding facial or complex lacerations), splinting, phlebotomy for children over age two, taking vital signs, recording intake and output, and applying restraints.
• Reinforce patient teaching by clarifying, explaining, or demonstrating treatments, procedures, and aftercare to patients or substitute decision-makers.
• Apply and change sterile and non-sterile dressings; apply ace bandages or elastic stockings as needed.
• Assist with catheterizations and enemas, perform urine and stool testing, and carry out glucometer and EKG functions.
• Gather subjective and objective patient-care data through observation, measurement, interviews, and review of medical records.
• Document patient information, interventions, and responses accurately and complete discharge functions under direct RN supervision.
• Collect blood samples, obtain vital signs, perform ECGs, set up and assist with wound care and pelvic exams, and assist with procedures as directed by nurses and physicians.
• Use and understand sterile technique.
• Communicate effectively with patients, significant others, and health care team members in support of patient- and family-centered care.
• Stock and maintain equipment and supplies in patient-care areas and ensure vehicles and equipment are ready for response.
• Safely move and transport patients; remove waste, sanitize tools, and deliver meals to patients.
• Complete documentation and records according to department policy.
• Demonstrate professional conduct and attend required safety training; understand and describe safety responsibilities.
• Follow hospital exposure-control plans for bloodborne and airborne pathogens.
• Treat patients, families, visitors, and coworkers with respect and regard for their dignity.
• Promote effective working relationships and work collaboratively within and across departments to support departmental goals.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package supporting financial, health, and work/life balance goals; eligibility depends on employment type and status.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv.
• Discounts directory with deals on restaurants, phone plans, spas, and other offerings.
• Optional identity theft protection, home insurance, and auto insurance.
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings.

What This Job Offers

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