ER Tech
Job in
Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, 48228, USA
Listing for:
Tenet Healthcare
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-01-22
Job specializations:
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Healthcare
Healthcare Nursing, Patient Care Technician
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Be the heart of compassionate care in a patient care support role with us! In this vital role, you'll provide essential assistance and comfort to patients, ensuring they receive the best possible experience during their healthcare journey. If you’re dedicated, empathetic, and ready to make a positive impact on patients' lives, we encourage you to apply today and become a crucial part of our caring team!
At Tenet Healthcare, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work‑life balance.
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Generous paid time off (PTO)
- Career development and continuing education opportunities
- Health savings accounts, healthcare dependent flexible spending accounts
- Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
- Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder childcare, auto and home insurance.
Note:
Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status.
Summary Description
The ED Tech is a member of the emergency department patient care services team with primary responsibilities for technical, multi-skilled direct and indirect patient care activities. The ED TECH is assigned to work under the supervision of a registered nurse who delegates tasks based upon patient needs and ED Tech skills and scope of practice.
Collaborates and cooperates with care team members to ensure consistency and quality of care and promotes productive employee relations among staff members. Demonstrates an understanding of and commitment to the philosophy and objective of continuous improvement, team work and the mission vision and values of the DMC.Assists the registered nurse by gathering data on patient conditions, direct patient observation. Reports changes in patient medical and/or emotional condition to the registered nurse. Documents interventions and patient responses according to policy. Assists nursing personnel in responding to various emergency patient situations.Assists in the training/orientation of other technicians and care team members as directed.Follows all departmental policies, procedures and objectives; continuous improvement initiatives; safety environmental and infection control standards.Demonstrates sensitivity to patient comfort and privacy and expresses interest in patient progress. Answers questions from patients and their families and explains procedures and processes within the scope of their training/responsibilities. Maintains confidentiality.As required by unit needs, performs general clerical duties which may include, but are not limited to, answering telephones and call lights, greeting patients and visitors.Enhances personal growth through participation in workshops, educational programs, in‑service meetings and reviewing current literature. Shares joint accountability (with the institution) for maintaining competencies.Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED.
- Graduation from a school of practical nursing OR equivalent.
- Completion of one of the following:
- A Certified PCA/PCT Program
- A Certified Nurse Assistant Program or equivalent training.
- A Medical Assistant Program.
- An EMT Program
- A phlebotomy training program
- Preferred: at least 6 months direct patient care experience.
Skills Required
Good analytical and observational problem‑solving skills.Mathematical ability to perform calculations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.Ability to adapt to new technologies used in the work environment.A high level of interpersonal and verbal skill and teamwork commitment to effectively function as a team member in support of all services delivered on the patient unit and to effectively communicate with patients, their families and other hospital personnel to address customer needs.Good reading, writing and comprehension skills to understand, effectively communicate and contribute to procedures, processes, orders, methods and…
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