ER Tech Assistant - Night Shift | Hands-on Patient Care

Henry Ford Health; Brownstown Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health Center – Brownstown is hiring an Emergency Room Technical Assistant to support nurses and providers in a fast-paced ED. You'll assist with patient assessments, collect specimens, draw blood, perform EKGs, apply splints, and help with procedures under direct supervision.

This on-site role offers a 36-hour workweek, full-time night schedule (7:00 PM–7:30 AM) with every-other-weekend and holiday rotations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• BCLS Certification is required.
• One year ER Technical experience is a strong plus.
• One of the following is required at time of hire: Basic EMT certification; completion of accredited Medical Assistant, nursing, or MD program; EMT license.
• Ability to successfully complete a 180-day orientation program.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient assessments, exams, and treatments.
• Drawing blood & collecting specimens.
• Performing EKGs.
• Applying splints or immobilizers.
• Taking vital signs (adult and pediatric).
• Inserting NG tubes, urethral catheters.
• Starting and discontinuing IVs (as applicable).
• Prepare and assist with procedures including suturing, casting, pelvic exams, lumbar punctures, and more.
• Recognize abnormal vitals or dysrhythmias and alert the RN/Provider immediately.
• Provide patient and family support with professionalism and empathy.
• Maintain equipment and supplies; clean and prepare rooms between patients.
• Ensure compliance with safety, infection control, and hospital standards.

Skills

Vital signs

EKG

Specimen collection

Blood draw

Procedural support

Patient assessment

Education

High School Diploma or GED

BCLS Certification

Basic EMT certification

Completion of accredited Medical Assistant, nursing, or MD program

One year Emergency Room Technical experience

EMT license preferred

Job description

Henry Ford Health Center – Brownstown is hiring an Emergency Room Technical Assistant to support nurses and providers in a fast-paced ED. You'll assist with patient assessments, collect specimens, draw blood, perform EKGs, apply splints, and help with procedures under direct supervision.

This on-site role offers a 36-hour workweek, full-time night schedule (7:00 PM–7:30 AM) with every-other-weekend and holiday rotations.