Nurse Tech ED

Corewell Health • Patterson, MI

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Nursing Technician provides direct patient care in a fast-paced Emergency Department, working as a team member under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or Provider. The role performs basic skills according to department guidelines, communicates observations to the health care team, and collects and reports patients’ and families’ physiological, psychological, sociocultural, and spiritual needs in coordination with and as directed by the RN or Provider. Required documentation must be completed accurately and promptly.

Duties include taking vital signs, checking blood sugar, wound care, bed bathing, toileting, ambulating, catheterization, and serving as a safety attendant as needed. The technician may also provide postmortem care. In the Emergency Department, duties include performing EKGs and changing over and cleaning rooms. The employee may be floated to nearby Big Rapids Hospital for a shift when needed.

Reed City Emergency Department is a community-based hospital within the Corewell Healthcare System. Its 20 patient treatment places serve people with minor to major medical and traumatic emergencies. Interdisciplinary team members collaborate to provide relationship-based care and value teamwork, culture, and process improvement.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent work experience.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through AHA or ARC is required within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or Provider.
• Perform basic skills according to department guidelines and communicate observations to health care team members.
• Collect and report patients’ and families’ physiological, psychological, sociocultural, and spiritual needs in coordination with and as directed by the RN or Provider.
• Complete required documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
• Take vital signs and check blood sugar.
• Provide wound care, bed bathing, toileting, ambulation, and catheterization.
• Act as a safety attendant for patients as needed.
• Provide postmortem care as needed.
• Perform EKGs and change over and clean Emergency Department rooms.
• Float to nearby Big Rapids Hospital for a shift if needed.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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