Nurse Tech ED

Corewell Health • Reed City, MI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Nursing Technician works in a fast-paced emergency department and provides direct patient care as a member of the care team 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 gathers and reports patients’ and families’ physiological, psychological, sociocultural, and spiritual needs in coordination with the RN or Provider. Required documentation must be completed accurately and promptly.

Patient care duties include taking vital signs, checking blood sugar, wound care, bed bathing, toileting, ambulating, catheterization, and serving as a safety attendant when needed. The technician may also provide postmortem care. Emergency department tasks include performing EKGs and changing over and cleaning rooms. The employee may be floated to nearby Big Rapids Hospital when staffing needs require it.

The position is part-time, with 12 scheduled hours per week. The listed hours are 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. on variable days, including every third weekend. The primary location is Reed City Hospital in Reed City, Michigan.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package, with eligibility determined by employment type and status.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv.
• Discounts on restaurants, phone plans, spas, and other items.
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, and pet insurance.
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings.

What This Job Offers

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