Emergency Tech II

Trinity Health; Chelsea (MI); On-site; USD 37,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

PTO

Life Insurance

Short and Long-term Disability

Retirement savings plan with employer

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Trinity Health Michigan Chelsea Hospital seeks an Emergency Tech II to support ED operations during a 12-hour day shift. You will provide direct patient care under the RN, perform vital signs, assist with treatments, and help maintain a safe, clean environment for patients and families in a high-volume, 24-hour ED.

This role offers benefits and growth opportunities within a nationally recognized health system, with emphasis on compassionate, patient-centered care in Chelsea, MI.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or minimum 18 years of age.
• Recent phlebotomy training and IV start experience; ED exposure preferred.

Responsibilities

• Under RN direction, provide direct patient care in the ED.
• Obtain routine vital signs and assist with treatment goals.
• Assist with orthopedic devices, oxygen therapy, and patient comfort.
• Support crash cart checks and quality control tasks.

Skills

Phlebotomy

IV insertion

Emergency Department experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: 12 Hour Day Shift Description: Emergency Tech II

Department: Emergency - Our Chelsea Emergency Department has experienced physicians and nurses with advanced training in emergency medicine that provide care 365 days a year in the 24-hour Emergency Department. More than 18,000 patients are treated each year for emergencies ranging from life threatening cardiac arrests and strokes, to major injuries and accidents, to more minor injuries. Facilities include a five bay observation center for observation and testing before returning home, as well as 20 private exam rooms adding a greater degree of privacy for patients.

Location: Chelsea, MI

Why Join Us?

• Join an organization that is committed to the principle that health care is a basic human right and that all Americans should have access to high-quality, comprehensive health care
• AWARD WINNING WORKPLACE! The Chelsea hospital is one of five Southeast Michigan hospitals that made Newsweek’s World’s Best Hospitals 2026! Chelsea Hospital is nationally recognized for both quality of care and patient satisfaction and was named a Fortune/PINC 100 Top Hospital in 2023 and a Top Community Hospital by Becker’s Healthcare Review
• Competitive compensation, DAILYPAY
• Trinity Health offers a comprehensive benefit package offering healthcare plans accessing the Trinity Health and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM) network of hospitals and providers. Each plan option offers the flexibility to choose from two tiers with Tier 1 Trinity Health network providers providing the lowest out of pocket costs and Tier 2 select BCBSM providers.
• Benefits package also includes Dental, Vision, PTO, Life Insurance, Short and Long-term Disability
• Retirement savings plan with employer match and contributions
• Opportunity for growth and advancement throughout Trinity Health
• Tuition Reimbursement

Position Purpose:

Under the direction of a registered nurse, the Emergency Room Technician is responsible for direct patient care considering age specific, developmental, cultural and spiritual needs. Demonstrates unit/area-designated competencies. Assists in establishing and maintaining a patient care environment that is clean, safe and conducive to patient/family well-being.

Training is provided to prepare our colleagues for success. Our Emergency Tech’s perform nursing care as delegated by the RN in an effort to identify/attain treatment goals such as:

• Applies support/orthopedic devices such as splints, crutches, slings
• Obtains routine vital signs, pain score and temperature
• Applies warm/cold therapies (warm blankets, ice packs, warm soaks)
• Routine oxygen therapy, pulse oximetry
• Assist in preparing the body following death
• Promptly answers call lights
• Assists with Quality indicators (crash cart integrity checks, refrigerator temperature logs, accucheck quality controls, urine dipstick controls)

Shift Available: 11am-11pm

Status Available: Full time, benefit eligible (72 hours per pay period – every two weeks)

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or a minimum of 18 years of age.
• Recent training/experience with phlebotomy and starting IV’s and experience working in an Emergency Department or Emergency Response preferred

Visit www.trinityhealthmichigan.org/careers to learn more about the benefits, culture and career development opportunities available to you at Trinity Health Michigan.

About the Chelsea Hospital

Chelsea Hospital is a 103-bed, not-for-profit hospital established in 1970 leading the way in patient safety in satisfaction. Located in Chelsea, Michigan, Chelsea Hospital is a joint venture between Trinity Health and University of Michigan Health. These two award-winning health systems bring new services to Chelsea, while sharing resources, best practices and more to drive innovation and a higher level of care.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.