Emergency Department Technician

Socket.dev; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking a dedicated nursing assistant to support nursing staff under RN supervision and assist in patient care in a hospital setting.

The role includes vital signs, data collection, basic procedures, and emergencies, with emphasis on safety and adherence to policies. Requires HS diploma and relevant certifications or clinical experience.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Acute care nursing assistant course preferred or EMT/Medical Assistant program or nursing clinical rotation.
• Recent patient care experience in acute care settings or equivalent training.
• BLS Healthcare Provider (or MTN equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Provide routine patient care: help with mobility, hygiene, and call lights.
• Record and report vital signs and changes to RN.
• Perform Foley catheterization, bladder scanning, enemas, and specimen handling.
• Assist with orthopedic devices and documentation.
• Set up ECGs and monitor cardiac activity as directed.
• Provide general unit support: postmortem care, cleaning, errands, restocking.
• Follow decontamination procedures and equipment setup.
• Support suturing trays and instrument setups.
• Assist in emergencies: CPR, IV spiking, monitoring, and airway management.
• Undertake other related duties as needed.

Skills

Vital signs

CPR/BLS

Patient care

Communication

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Acute care nursing assistant education (preferred)

EMT/Medical Assistant or nursing program rotation

Tools

Bladder scanner

ECG machine

Cardiac monitor

Job description

Position Summary:

Under the supervision of a registered nurse, responsible for providing support to nursing staff and assisting in the delivery of patient care following hospital and departmental policies, procedures, and standards of care.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

1. Provides routine patient care services such as call light response; ambulating, transferring, and positioning; personal hygiene assistance.

2. Collects, records, and reports various patient data. Obtains vital signs, blood glucose levels, bedside pregnancy testing, and reports changes in patient data to registered nurse.

3. Performs foley catheterization for both male and female patients, uses bladder scanner for patients to estimate bladder contents. Administers enemas as directed. Collects and transports specimen. Documents.

4. Performs specific orthopedic procedures such as placement and fitting of splints, immobilizers, supports, slings, wraps and crutches, and provides instruction. Obtains, and documents correctly, paperwork in appropriate paperwork.

5. Performs electrocardiogram, gives copy to Emergency physician and transmits for interpretation. Places patient on cardiac monitor as needed.

6. Performs general unit support activities such as postmortem care, cleaning of rooms and areas, running errands, making deliveries, and restocking.

7. Performs decontamination procedures and other decontamination activities.

8. Sets up of suture trays, instruments and other equipment.

9. Participates in emergencies; CPR, spiking IVs, slaving monitors. Setting up for pacing/defibrillation and assisting with intubation, suction and airway management.

10. Performs other related responsibilities as necessary.

Required:

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Specialized education requirements include:
  • acute care nursing assistant course preferred for acute care positions or
  • long term care nursing assistant course or
  • completion of an emergency medical technician program or
  • completion of medical assistant program or
  • completion of a clinical rotation while participating in an accredited nursing program or
  • completion of medical training in a branch or the armed services
• Recent patient care experience in acute care setting as nursing assistant, EMT, completion of a clinical rotation in an accredited nursing program, or completion of the US Armed Services medic program.
• BLS certification as Healthcare Provider or equivalent through the Military Training Network (MTN).

Preferred:

• Emergency Department experience.

Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans.