Emergency Room Technical Assistant - Emergency Medicine

BENEFITS: Eligible for FullTime Time Benefits
SHIFT: Midnights - 7:00 pm to 7:00 am (36 Hours)
LOCATION: Sterling Heights (15 and Ryan) ER

The Henry Ford Health Sterling Heights Emergency Department is a 15-bed free-standing facility.

Our staff has a close working relationship. The physicians, nurses, and technicians are all centrally located for ease of collaboration and communication, which leads to a positive work environment.

While a small ED, we are fast paced and work well together.  We are looking for candidates to join our team.

GENERAL SUMMARY:
Assist with patient care based on individual needs within the scope of practice under direct supervision of a registered nurse or Provider.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Assists RNs and Providers with assessments, examinations and treatments as requested. The following list of treatments/examinations is not inclusive and may vary by Business Unit: a) Drawing blood and collection of specimens b) EKG’s c) Splint/immobilizers applications d) Taking vital signs on adults and pediatric patients e) Inserting neuro-gastric tubes f) Urethral catheterization of adult patients g) Discontinuance of peripheral IV’s h) Starting unmediated IV’s

2. Prepares and assists Providers with procedures such as: a) Suturing-preps patients and prepares sterile trays. b) Application of casts. c) Miscellaneous procedures including pelvic exams, lumbar punctures.

3. Assists patients as needed.

4. Recognize potential of life-threatening dysrhythmias and abnormal vital signs and report same to RN/Provider.

5. Adheres to hospital policy addressing standard precautions, safety regulations and guidelines.

6. Documents patient care performed.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Assists RNs and Providers with assessments, examinations and treatments as requested. The following list of treatments/examinations is not inclusive and may vary by Business Unit:

a) Drawing blood and collection of specimens

b) EKG’s

c) Splint/immobilizers applications

d) Taking vital signs on adults and pediatric patients

e) Inserting neuro-gastric tubes

f) Urethral catheterization of adult patients

g) Discontinuance of peripheral IV’s

h) Starting unmediated IV’s

2. Prepares and assists Providers with procedures such as:

a) Suturing-preps patients and prepares sterile trays.

b) Application of casts.

c) Miscellaneous procedures including pelvic exams, lumbar punctures.

3. Assists patients as needed.

4. Recognize potential of life-threatening dysrhythmias and abnormal vital signs and report s

EDUCATION REQUIRED:

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent required.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Previous Emergency Dept Technician, MA or Nursing Assistant experience preferred.
• BCLS certification required.

LICENSURES/CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

One of four certifications required:

• B-EMT,
• Graduate from a formal Medical Assistant program,
• Completion of a formal nursing education program to practice as an RN offshore,
• Completion of a formal medical doctor education program to practice as a medical doctor offshore.
• EMT license preferred.
• Successful completion of a 180-day orientation period required.