Emergency Department Technician

McLaren Health Care; Lapeer (MI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

McLaren Health Care is seeking an Emergency Department Technician to support ED nursing and medical staff with patient care and clerical duties. The role involves direct patient care, specimen collection, IV starts, and room preparation in a fast-paced ED.

Responsibilities include documentation, monitoring, and reporting changes to the team. Schedule is full-time with night shifts (7:00 PM–7:30 AM) and weekend coverage, as outlined in the postings.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• EMT/Paramedic/MA/CNA certifications required.
• BLS certification mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Direct and indirect patient care assisting nursing and physician staff.
• Inventory and restock ED equipment.
• Collect and transport specimens (urine, blood, cultures).
• Assist with admission/discharge, start IVs, prep exam rooms.
• Monitor patients, provide wound care, assist with procedures.
• Document observations in medical records.
• Report care needs and condition changes to staff.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Patient care

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

EMT certification

Paramedic certification

Medical assistant (MA) certification

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification

BLS certification

Job description

Position Summary: Under the direct supervision, provides assistance to the emergency department nursing and medical staff with patient care and clerical duties. Performs various patient care activities necessary in caring for patients in the emergency department.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Provides direct and indirect patient care, assisting nursing and physician staff with patient care procedures.
• Inventories and restocks emergency department equipment.
• Collects and transports specimens such as urine, blood, and cultures.
• Assists with the admission and discharge of patients, initiates and discontinues intravenous lines, cleans and prepares examination room between patients.
• Places patients on monitors, provides wound care, assists with orthopedic procedures and other emergency room procedures as requested.
• Reports and records observations in the patient medical record.
• Reports patient care needs and changes in condition to the nursing staff.
• Performs all other duties as assigned .

Qualifications:

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Six months patient care experience in a health care delivery setting.
• Certification as an emergency medical technician (EMT), paramedic, medical assistant (MA), or certified nursing assistant (CNA).
• BLS certification.

Preferred:

• ACLS certification.

Additional Information

• Schedule: Full-time
• Requisition ID: 26010416
• Daily Work Times: 1900-0730
• Hours Per Pay Period: 72
• On Call: No
• Weekends: Yes