Emergency Department Technician (Oxford)

McLaren; Michigan; On-site; USD 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

McLaren in Michigan is seeking a Part-time Emergency Department Patient Care Assistant to support nursing and physician staff with patient care and clerical duties in a fast-paced ED.

You will assist with admissions and discharges, restock supplies, collect specimens, place IVs, monitor patients, and document observations. Requires EMT/MA/CNA or nursing student progress, BLS certification, ACLS preferred, and weekend availability.

Qualifications

• 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 EMT, paramedic, MA, CNA OR nursing student with first Med/Surg rotation completed.
• BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect patient care, assisting nursing and physician staff with procedures.
• Inventory and restock ED equipment.
• Collect and transport specimens (urine, blood, cultures).
• Assist with admission and discharge, initiate and discontinue IV lines, clean and prepare rooms.
• Place patients on monitors, provide wound care, assist with procedures, and support ED operations.
• Record observations in the medical record and communicate care needs to staff.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Patient care

EMT/MA/CNA or nursing student

BLS certified

Weekend availability

Education

High school diploma

Nursing student (first Med/Surg rotation completed)

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:

1. Provides direct and indirect patient care, assisting nursing and physician staff with patient care procedures.
2. Inventories and restocks emergency department equipment.
3. Collects and transports specimens such as urine, blood, and cultures.
4. Assists with the admission and discharge of patients, initiates and discontinues intravenous lines, cleans and prepares examination room between patients.
5. Places patients on monitors, provides wound care, assists with orthopedic procedures and other emergency room procedures as requested.
6. Reports and records observations in the patient medical record.
7. Reports patient care needs and changes in condition to the nursing staff.
8. 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) OR currently enrolled Nursing student who has completed their first Med/Surg rotation
• BLS certification.

Preferred:

• ACLS certification
• Previous experience working in an Emergency Department

Additional Information

• Schedule: Part-time
• Requisition ID: 26011492
• Daily Work Times: 6:00am- 6:30pm
• Hours Per Pay Period: 48
• On Call: No
• Weekends: Yes