ED Technician I – ER

Returning Applicant or New Applicant?; Commerce (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and life insu

401(k) with employer match

Generous PTO

Career development opportunities

Health savings accounts & flex plans

Employee Assistance program

Employee discount program

Voluntary benefits including pet, life

Job summary

The ED Tech I – ER role at DMC Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital provides opportunities to work with advanced technology in a collaborative environment, under RN supervision, focusing on direct and indirect patient care in the emergency department.

Primary responsibilities include assisting RN, data collection, and contributing to continuous improvement, with a 0.9 FTE on a night shift schedule of 72 scheduled hours.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Graduate from a practical nursing school or an equivalent program.
• Completion of one of the listed programs with six months direct patient care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with care team to ensure consistent, high-quality patient care.
• Assists RN by gathering data, observing patient condition, reporting changes, and documenting interventions.
• Aids in training other technicians and adheres to department policies and infection control standards.
• Performs general clerical tasks as needed and participates in ongoing professional development.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Practical Nursing program graduate

PCA/PCT program

Certified Nurse Assistant program

Medical Assistant program

EMT program

Phlebotomy training

Six months direct patient care experience (preferred)

Job description

ED Technician I – ER – 2506000814

Description

DMC Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives that patients.

Benefits Statement

• 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 & home insurance.

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Summary Description

The ED Tech I 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 I is assigned to work under the supervision of a registered nurse who delegates tasks based upon patient needs and ED Tech I skills and scope of practice.

1. 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.

   2. 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.

2. Assists in the training/orientation of other technicians and care team members as directed. 5. Follows all departmental policies, procedures and objectives; continuous improvement initiatives; safety environmental and infection control standards.

3. 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.

4. 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. 8. 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

Minimum Qualifications

1. High school diploma or GED.
2. Graduation from a school of practical nursing …OR…
3. 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 With, six (6) months direct patient care experience, ++preferred++.

Facility Description

DMC Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital in Oakland County is committed to outstanding customer service and medical care. This hospital features the Harris Birthing Center with all private birthing suites, the Charach Cancer Treatment Center (affiliated with the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Center), cardiac services, and comprehensive inpatient and outpatient diagnostic care. For emergency services, obstetrics and ambulatory surgery, Huron Valley-Sinai consistently ranks among the top hospitals in the nation.

EEO Statement

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Job

Laboratory and Clinical Technicians

Primary Location

MI-Commerce Township

Hospital/Facility

DMC Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital

Scheduled Hours

72

Shift Type

Nights

FTE

0.9