Emergency Tech

Corewell Health • Lenox Township, MI

18h • 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), performs delegated tasks, and meets established competencies. The role supports patients and families while contributing to effective department operations and patient- and family-centered care.

The Emergency Tech performs routine bedside nursing activities and other patient care tasks permitted by established competencies and delegated by the supervising RN. Tasks include gathering and documenting patient information, assisting with treatments and procedures, reinforcing patient teaching, supporting discharge under RN supervision, and maintaining patient-care equipment and supplies. The position also requires professional conduct, adherence to safety and exposure-control practices, and effective collaboration with patients, families, visitors, and health care team members.

This is a part-time position with variable hours and variable weekends at the Outpatient Lenox Township site in Lenox Township, Michigan. The posted weekly scheduled hours are 0.01.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Nursing student experience with preferred completion of a Medical Surgical rotation.
• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) license from the State of Michigan.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine bedside care, 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 including draws for children over age 2, measuring 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 using appropriate techniques; apply ace bandages or elastic stockings as required.
• Assist with catheterizations and enemas, and perform urine and stool testing, glucometer functions, and EKG functions.
• Gather subjective and objective patient-care data from direct observation and measurement, patient or significant-other interviews, and medical records.
• Document accurate, complete, and precise patient information, interventions, and responses in the medical record; complete documentation and records according to department policy.
• Perform discharge functions under the direct supervision of the RN.
• 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 the nurse and physician.
• 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 and ensure vehicles and equipment are ready for response.
• Safely move and transport patients; remove waste materials, sanitize tools, and deliver meals to patients.
• Demonstrate professional conduct and attend required safety training; understand and describe 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, maintaining a professional, responsible, and courteous environment.
• Build effective working relationships and collaborate within and across departments to help meet department goals and objectives.

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 offers on restaurants, phone plans, spas, and other services.
• 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: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED