ER Tech

Tenet Healthcare; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and life ins.

401(k) retirement savings plan with ER

Generous paid time off (PTO)

Career development and continuing ed.

Health savings accounts, FSAs

Employee Assistance program

Pet insurance, legal insurance, etc.

Job summary

Tenet Healthcare Corporation in Detroit, MI is seeking an ED Tech to support the Emergency Department team. You will assist registered nurses in direct and indirect patient care, observe patient conditions, document interventions, and help with basic clerical duties to keep the unit running smoothly.

This role emphasizes teamwork, patient comfort, and privacy, with a focus on safety and continuous improvement. Part-time hours, day shift, and opportunities for training are available.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED required.
• Completion of PCA/PCT, CNA, Medical Assistant, EMT, or phlebotomy program preferred.
• 6 months direct patient care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates and cooperates with care team to ensure consistent, high-quality care.
• Assists the registered nurse by gathering data on patient conditions and direct observation; reports changes.
• Documents interventions and patient responses according to policy.
• Assists in training other technicians and care team members.
• Follows departmental policies, procedures and safety/infection control standards.
• Maintains patient comfort and privacy and explains procedures within training scope.
• Performs general clerical duties as required (phones, greeting patients).

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Team collaboration

Documentation skills

Clinical observation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Graduation from a school of practical nursing

Certified PCA/PCT program

Certified Nurse Assistant program

Medical Assistant program

EMT program

Phlebotomy training program

Job description

Be the heart of compassionate care in a patient care support role with us! In this vital role, you'll provide essential assistance and comfort to patients, ensuring they receive the best possible experience during their healthcare journey.

Benefits Statement

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off (PTO)
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance.

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Job Summary

The ED Tech is a member of the emergency department patient care services team with primary responsibilities for technical, multi-skilled direct and indirect patient care activities. The ED TECH is assigned to work under the supervision of a registered nurse who delegates tasks based upon patient needs and ED Tech skills and scope of practice.

Responsibilities

1. Collaborates and cooperates with care team members to ensure consistency and quality of care and promotes productive employee relations among staff members. Demonstrates an understanding of and commitment to the philosophy and objective of continuous improvement, team work and the mission vision and values of the DMC.
2. Assists the registered nurse by gathering data on patient conditions, direct patient observation. Reports changes in patient medical and/or emotional condition to the registered nurse. Documents interventions and patient responses according to policy. Assists nursing personnel in responding to various emergency patient situations.
3. Assists in the training/orientation of other technicians and care team members as directed.
4. Follows all departmental policies, procedures and objectives; continuous improvement initiatives; safety environmental and infection control standards.
5. Demonstrates sensitivity to patient comfort and privacy and expresses interest in patient progress. Answers questions from patients and their families and explains procedures and processes within the scope of their training/responsibilities. Maintains confidentiality.
6. As required by unit needs, performs general clerical duties which may include, but are not limited to, answering telephones and call lights, greeting patients and visitors.
7. Enhances personal growth through participation in workshops, educational programs, in-service meetings and reviewing current literature. Shares joint accountability (with the institution) for maintaining competencies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Graduation from a school of practical nursing. OR
• Completion of one of the following:
  • A Certified PCA/PCT Program.
  • A Certified Nurse Assistant Program or equivalent training.
  • A Medical Assistant Program.
  • An EMT Program.
  • A phlebotomy training program
• With, six (6) months direct patient care experience, preferred.

Facility Description

DMC Harper University Hospital has distinguished itself in surgery and medicine and is known for its clinical expertise and innovative research. A specialty referral hospital, Harper has established Centers of Excellence in neurosciences, bariatric surgery, vascular services, multidisciplinary cardiovascular services, hypertension, stroke prevention and heart failure.

EEO Statement

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Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.

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Location

• Job: Emergency Services
• Primary Location: Detroit, Michigan
• Facility: DMC Harper University/Hutzel Women's Hospital
• Job Type: Part Time
• Shift Type: Day