Emergency Room Technical Assistant - Emergency Medicine

Henry-Ford-Health-2; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health in Detroit is seeking an Emergency Room Technical Assistant to join the Emergency Department. The role supports RNs and providers with basic patient care, clinical tasks, and procedural assistance in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, BCLS certification, and either ER tech/medical assistant experience or completion of a relevant program. EMT license is preferred; orientation and ongoing training provided.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalent required.
• BCLS certification required.
• Prior Emergency Department Technician, Medical Assistant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists RNs and Providers with assessments, examinations and treatments as requested.
• Assists in procedures and prepares sterile trays, dressings and equipment.
• Documents patient care performed and maintains department cleanliness and supplies.
• Interacts with patients and families to support a positive care experience.

Education

High School diploma or G.E.D.

Job description

Emergency Room Technical Assistant - Emergency Medicine

• Full-time

Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford's care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation's most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus.

Emergency Room Technical Asst - Henry Ford Health

Job Title

Emergency Room Technical Asst

About the Department

Join the dynamic team at Henry Ford Health's Emergency Department, where we provide critical care to patients in their most urgent moments. As part of Henry Ford Medical Group, one of Michigan's largest physician organizations, our Emergency Department is committed to delivering coordinated, compassionate care across the region. We pride ourselves on our collaborative environment, access to leading clinical resources, and the opportunity to build lasting relationships with patients and communities.

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Assist with patient care based on individual needs within the scope of practice under direct supervision of a registered nurse or Provider.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 1. Assists RNs and Providers with assessments, examinations and treatments as requested. The following list of treatments/examinations is not inclusive and may vary by Business Unit:
• a) Drawing blood and collection of specimens
• b) EKG’s
• c) Splint/immobilizers applications
• d) Taking vital signs on adults and pediatric patients
• e) Inserting neuro-gastric tubes
• f) Urethral catheterization of adult patients
• g) Discontinuance of peripheral IV’s
• h) Starting unmediated IV’s
• 2. Prepares and assists Providers with procedures such as:
• a) Suturing-preps patients and prepares sterile trays.
• b) Application of casts.
• 3. Assists patients as needed.
• 4. Recognize potential of life-threatening dysrhythmias and abnormal vital signs and report same to RN/Provider.
• 5. Adheres to hospital policy addressing standard precautions, safety regulations and guidelines.
• 6. Documents patient care performed.
• 7. Interact with patients and families as appropriate, ensuring excellent patient and customer experiences.
• 8. Transports patients and supplies.
• 9. Cleans equipment, monitors stock, and restocks equipment and supplies as required.
• 10.Assists in ordering routine equipment; maintains enough stretchers, wheelchairs, suction equipment, etc. in ER area.
• 11.Maintains departmental cleanliness and prepares rooms between patients

Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalent required.
• BCLS certification required.
• Previous Emergency Department Technician, Medical Assistant experience preferred.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED:

One of the following certifications/programs required:

• B-EMT
• Graduate from a formal Medical Assistant program.
• Completion of a formal nursing education program.
• Completion of a formal medical doctor education program
• OR One (1) year of applicable Emergency Room Technical experience in lieu of above
  completed certification/program.

Additional Requirements:

• (Must complete applicable certification/program within 12 months of hire).
• Successful completion of a 180-day orientation period required.
• EMT license preferred.