Emergency Department Technician

McLaren Health Care; Lapeer (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

McLaren Health Care is seeking a part-time Emergency Department aide to support nursing and medical staff in patient care and clerical tasks. You will assist with admissions, discharges, specimen collection, IV starts, room readiness, and monitor setup in a fast-paced ED.

The role requires high school diploma, six months of patient care experience, and EMT/paramedic/MA/CNA with BLS; ACLS preferred. Weekend shifts are included, schedule: 1900-0730, 48 hours per pay period.

Qualifications

• 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 is required.
• ACLS certification is preferred.

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.

Skills

Patient care

Teamwork

Documentation

Medical terminology

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

EMT/Paramedic/MA/CNA certification

BLS certification

ACLS certification (preferred)

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: Part-time
• Requisition ID: 26004685
• Daily Work Times: 1900-0730
• Hours Per Pay Period: 48
• On Call: No
• Weekends: Yes