Emergency Department Technician

Corewell Health Corporate; Trenton (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On‑demand pay program

Discounts directory

Identity theft protection

Retirement options with company match

Job summary

Corewell Health is seeking an Emergency Department team member in Trenton, MI. Under RN supervision, you will perform delegated patient care tasks and ensure competency in caring for patients and families.

You will assist with vital signs, wound care, catheterizations, dressing changes and discharge processes while maintaining accurate records and a patient‑centered approach.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 6 months of relevant experience.
• CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA/ARC.
• Preferred LIC-Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) - Michigan.
• Upon Hire CRT-Nursing Assistant - Michigan Dept. of Licensing & Regulatory Affairs.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine bedside nursing activities including ambulating, turning patients, bedpans, or urinary devices.
• Measures vital signs and documents in medical record.
• Performs discharge functions under RN supervision.
• Gathers patient data from observations and interviews.
• Assists in dressing changes and wound care; stockings and restraints as needed.

Skills

Bedside nursing tasks

Vital signs

Patient transportation

Documentation

Communication with patients

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

BLS certification

Job description

Job Summary

As an Emergency Department team member at Corewell Health, you'll play a vital role in providing top-quality care to our patients. Under the supervision of an RN, you'll perform delegated patient care tasks and be expected to meet all established competencies. You'll be a vital part of our team, making a real difference in the lives of our patients and their families.

Essential Functions

Performs routine bedside nursing activities including ambulating, moving and turning patients, assisting patients with bedpans or urinary devices, making patient beds. Responsible for bagging and labeling all patient belongings and completing the patient property record on all admitted patients. Performs higher level of patient care tasks as prescribed by established competencies, and as delegated by the supervising professional Registered Nurse in accordance with departmental policies and procedures which includes starting saline locks, simple suture removal (excluding face or complex lacerations) splinting, phlebotomy which includes (children draws over the age of 2), vital sign measurement, records intake and output and restraint application. Reinforces the patient teaching plan by providing clarification, explanation and/or demonstration to patients/substitute decision‑makers regarding treatments, procedures and aftercare. Applies and changes sterile and non‑sterile dressing using appropriate techniques. Applies ace bandage or elastic stockings as required. Assists in performing catheterizations, gives enemas, urine and stool testing, glucometer and EKG functions. Gathers subjective and objective patient care data; gathers information from primary and secondary source such as direct observation/measurement, patient/significant other interviews, and the medical record. Documents accurate, complete and precise patient information, interventions and responses in the patient’s medical record. Performs discharge function under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse. Performs technical skills such as (not all inclusive): collecting blood samples, obtaining vital signs, performing ECG’s, sets ups and assists with wound care, sets up and assist with pelvic exams; and assisting with procedures as directed by the nurse and physician. Utilizes and understands sterile technique. Effectively communicates with patients / significant others and other members of the health care team supporting patient and family centred care. Stocks and maintains adequate equipment and supplies in the patient care areas. Ensures vehicle and equipment are ready for response at all times. Performs safe movement/transporting of patients; removes waste materials, sanitizing tools, delivers meals to patients. Completes documentation and records according to department policy. Demonstrates a high degree of professional conduct. Attends all required Safety Training programs and can describe his/her responsibilities related to general safety. Follows the Hospital Exposure Control Plans/Bloodborne and Airborne Pathogens. Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible and courteous environment. Promotes effective working relations and works effectively as part of a department team inter- and intra-departmentally to facilitate the department’s ability to meet its goals and objectives.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent.
6 months of relevant experience. Requires a minimum six months' exhibited performance as a nursing assistant or other inpatient caregiver experience, paramedic, EMT, urgent care caregiver experience or a Nursing Student (preferred completion of a Medical Surgical rotation).
CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross.
Preferred LIC-Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) - STATE_MI State of Michigan.
Upon Hire CRT-Nursing Assistant - Michigan Department of Licensing & Regulatory Affairs, Bureau of Community and Health Systems.
Michigan Department of Licensing & Regulatory Affairs, Bureau of Community and Health Systems.

About Corewell Health

As a team member at Corewell Health, you will play an essential role in delivering personalized health care to our patients, members and our communities. We are committed to cultivating and investing in YOU. Our top‑notch teams are comprised of collaborators, leaders and innovators that continue to build on one shared mission statement - to improve health, instill humanity and inspire hope. Join a nationally recognized health system with an ambitious vision of continued advancement and excellence.

Comprehensive Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals.

• On‑demand pay program powered by Payactiv.
• Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance.
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings.
• Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status.

Location & Employment Details

Primary Location: SITE - Trenton Hospital - 5450 Fort St - Trenton.

Department Name: Emergency Center - Trenton Hosp.

Employment Type: Full time.

Shift: Evening (United States of America). Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40. Hours of Work: 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Days Worked: Monday to Friday. Weekend Frequency: N/A.

We require a drug‑free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on‑site or hybrid workplace category.

Equal Opportunity

Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category. An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.

People are at the heart of everything we do, and the inspiration for our legacy of outstanding outcomes, innovation, strong community partnerships, philanthropy and transparency. Corewell Health is a not‑for‑profit health system that provides health care and coverage with an exceptional team of 60,000+ dedicated people—including more than 11,500 physicians and advanced practice providers and more than 15,000 nurses providing care and services in 22 hospitals, 300+ outpatient locations and several post‑acute facilities—and Priority Health, a provider‑sponsored health plan serving more than 1.2 million members. Through experience and collaboration, we are reimagining a better, more equitable model of health and wellness.