Emergency Tech

Corewell Health • Farmington Hills, MI

7d • 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 (RN). The role performs delegated bedside and technical care tasks according to established competencies, departmental policies, and procedures, and supports patients and their families as part of the care team.

The position performs routine bedside care and higher-level tasks within its competencies, including collecting patient information, documenting care and responses, supporting patient teaching, assisting with procedures, and performing discharge functions under direct RN supervision. It also helps maintain patient-care areas, equipment, and supplies, and follows safety, infection-control, and professional conduct requirements.

This is a full-time, night-shift position at Farmington Hills Hospital. The schedule is 36 hours per week, from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., with variable workdays and every other weekend.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• State of Michigan Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) license, required upon hire as listed in the posting.
• Michigan nursing assistant credential from the Michigan Department of Licensing & Regulatory Affairs, Bureau of Community and Health Systems.

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, splinting, phlebotomy, vital-sign measurement, 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 using appropriate techniques, and apply ace bandages or elastic stockings as required.
• Assist with catheterizations and enemas; perform urine and stool testing, glucometer functions, and EKG functions.
• Gather subjective and objective patient-care data through observation, measurement, interviews, and review of medical records.
• Document accurate, complete, and precise patient information, interventions, and responses in the medical record.
• Perform discharge functions under the direct supervision of an RN.
• Perform technical tasks such as collecting blood samples, obtaining vital signs, performing ECGs, setting up and assisting with wound care and pelvic exams, and assisting 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 adequate equipment and supplies in patient-care areas.
• Ensure vehicles and equipment are ready for response at all times.
• Move and transport patients safely; remove waste materials, sanitize tools, and deliver meals to patients.
• Complete documentation and records according to department policy.
• Maintain professional conduct and attend required safety training; understand responsibilities related to general safety.
• Follow hospital exposure-control plans for bloodborne and airborne pathogens.
• Treat patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees with respect and regard for their dignity.
• Promote effective working relationships and collaborate within and across departments to support departmental goals.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package intended to support financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
• 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 matching savings.

What This Job Offers

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