Emergency Room Technical Assistant - Sterling Heights; 15 & Ryan ER Midnights

Emergency Room Technical Assistant - Sterling Heights (15 & Ryan ER) - 36 Hours - Midnights

BENEFITS: Eligible for Full Time 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.
• 7. Interact with patients and families as appropriate, ensuring excellent patient and customer experiences.
• 8. Transports patients and supplies.
• 9. Cleans equipment, monitors stock, and restocks equipment and supplies as required.
• 10. Assists in ordering routine equipment; maintains enough stretchers, wheelchairs, suction equipment, etc. in ER area.
• 11. Maintains departmental cleanliness and prepares rooms between patients.

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.
• 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.
• 7. Interact with patients and families as appropriate, ensuring excellent patient and customer experiences.
• 8. Transports patients and supplies.
• 9. Cleans equipment, monitors stock, and restocks equipment and supplies as required.
• 10. Assists in ordering routine equipment; maintains enough stretchers, wheelchairs, suction equipment, etc. in ER area.
• 11. Maintains departmental cleanliness and prepares rooms between patients.

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.

Additional Information

• Organization:
  Henry Ford Medical Group
• De…