ER Technical Assistant - Clinical Decision Unit

Department

Emergency Care - Wyandotte

Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital, 2333 Biddle Ave, Wyandotte, MI 48192

36 hours per week, every other weekend and holiday rotation

Day Shift 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM (3x12 Hour Shifts)

As an Emergency Room Technical Assistant, you'll work side‑by‑side with nurses and providers to deliver timely, compassionate care during critical moments. Under direct supervision, you'll assist with procedures, perform vital tasks, and help ensure smooth operations in one of the hospital's most dynamic environments. This is an opportunity to gain valuable hands‑on experience while providing essential support to patients in urgent need.

Our 8‑bed open‑concept Clinical Decision Unit provides short‑term care for patients requiring 6‑24 hours of observation, with an average length of stay around 15 hours. This curtained space cares for relatively stable patients who need additional evaluation before a discharge or admission decision can be made.

• Assist with patient assessments, exams, and treatments.
• Perform clinical tasks such as drawing blood & collecting specimens, performing EKGs, applying splints or immobilizers, taking vital signs (adult and pediatric), inserting NG tubes, urethral catheters, starting and discontinuing IVs (as applicable).
• Prepare and assist with procedures including suturing, casting, pelvic exams, lumbar punctures, and more.
• Recognize abnormal vitals or dysrhythmias and alert the RN/Provider immediately.
• Provide patient and family support with professionalism and empathy.
• Maintain equipment and supplies; clean and prepare rooms between patients.
• Ensure compliance with safety, infection control, and hospital standards.

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• BCLS Certification required.
• Previous experience in an Emergency Department or acute care setting is a strong plus.
• One of the following is required at time of hire:
  • Basic EMT certification.
  • Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant, nursing, or MD program.
  • One year of Emergency Room Technical experience.
  • EMT license preferred.
  • Ability to successfully complete a 180‑day orientation program.

• Must meet one of the following criteria:
  • Basic EMT (B‑EMT) certification.
  • Graduate of a formal Medical Assistant program.
  • Completion of a formal nursing education program.
  • Completion of a formal medical doctor education program.
• OR
• One year of applicable Emergency Room Technical experience (Must complete one of the above certifications/programs within 12 months of hire).

• EMT license preferred.
• Successful completion of a 180‑day orientation period is required.

• Organization:
  Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital
• Department: CDU Clinical Decision Unit
• Shift: Day Job
• Union Code:
  Not Applicable