Emergency Department Technician

McLaren Health Care; Port Huron (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

McLaren Health Care in Port Huron, MI is seeking an ED patient care assistant to support emergency department nurses and physicians. You will perform direct and indirect patient care, assist with procedures, collect samples, and help with admission and discharge under supervision.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, EMT/paramedic/MA/CNA certification, BLS, and preferably ACLS. You will work full-time night shifts (7:00 PM–7:30 AM), with a fast-paced environment and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Six months patient care experience in health care OR completion of US Armed Services medic program.
• EMT/Paramedic/MA/CNA certification and BLS certification required.
• ACLS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect patient care, assisting staff with procedures.
• Inventory and restock emergency department equipment.
• Collect and transport specimens (urine, blood, cultures).
• Assist with admission and discharge; manage IVs and room setup.
• Place patients on monitors and assist with wound/ER procedures.
• Record observations in the patient medical record.
• Report care needs and condition changes to nursing staff.

Skills

Patient care

Medical teamwork

Documentation

Critical thinking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

EMT/Paramedic/MA/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 OR completion of the US Armed Services medic program.
• Certification as an emergency medical technician (EMT), paramedic, medical assistant (MA), or certified nursing assistant (CNA).
• BLS certification.

Preferred:

• ACLS certification.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to understand, react effectively and treat (if appropriate) the unique needs of various patient age groups served: infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, geriatric.
• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and policy and procedures manuals.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Demonstrated ability to interact with people at various levels in a courteous, tactful and poised manner.

Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans

Additional Information

• Schedule: Full-time
• Requisition ID: 26010729
• Daily Work Times: 7p-7:30a
• Hours Per Pay Period: 72
• On Call: No
• Weekends: Yes