ER Care Technician: Fast-Paced Patient Care & Procedures

mclarenhlth; Pontiac (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

McLaren Health is seeking an Emergency Department Technician to support ED nursing and medical staff with patient care and clerical tasks. Under direct supervision, you will perform essential patient care activities.

Responsibilities include assisting with procedures, preparing rooms, inventory, specimen transport, admissions/discharges, and recording observations in the medical record. BLS required; EMT/MA/CNA or nursing student rotation completed preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Six months patient care experience or completion of the US Armed Services medic program.
• EMT/Paramedic/MA/CNA certification or nursing student after first Med/Surg rotation.
• BLS certification.
• ACLS certification (preferred).
• ED experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect patient care to ED patients under supervision.
• Inventory and restock ED equipment.
• Collect and transport specimens (urine, blood, cultures).
• Assist with admissions, discharges, IV lines, and room prep.
• Place patients on monitors, provide wound care, and assist with procedures.
• Record observations in the patient medical record.
• Communicate patient care needs and changes to nursing staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Patient care

ED teamwork

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

McLaren Health is seeking an Emergency Department Technician to support ED nursing and medical staff with patient care and clerical tasks. Under direct supervision, you will perform essential patient care activities.

Responsibilities include assisting with procedures, preparing rooms, inventory, specimen transport, admissions/discharges, and recording observations in the medical record. BLS required; EMT/MA/CNA or nursing student rotation completed preferred.