ER Technical Assistant: Fast-Paced Patient Care

Henry Ford Health; Plymouth (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health's Emergency Department is seeking an Emergency Room Technical Assistant to support patient care under RN/Provider supervision. You will assist with assessments, treatments, and procedures, helping ensure timely, safe emergency services.

Responsibilities include vital signs, specimen collection, IV starts, suturing prep, equipment readiness, and maintaining clean, stocked ER spaces. Prior ED tech or medical assistant experience preferred, with BCLS.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• BCLS certification required.
• Previous Emergency Department Technician or Medical Assistant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist RNs and Providers with assessments, examinations and treatments as requested.
• Prepare and assist with procedures (suturing prep, casts, etc.).
• Assist patients as needed.
• Recognize life-threatening dysrhythmias and abnormal vital signs and report to RN/Provider.
• Adhere to hospital safety policies and guidelines.
• Document patient care performed.
• Interact with patients and families to ensure quality experience.
• Transport patients and supplies.
• Clean equipment, restock stock and maintain ER supplies.
• Assist in ordering routine equipment and maintain ER room readiness.

Education

High School diploma or GED

BCLS certification

EDT/Medical Assistant experience preferred

Job description

Henry Ford Health's Emergency Department is seeking an Emergency Room Technical Assistant to support patient care under RN/Provider supervision. You will assist with assessments, treatments, and procedures, helping ensure timely, safe emergency services.

Responsibilities include vital signs, specimen collection, IV starts, suturing prep, equipment readiness, and maintaining clean, stocked ER spaces. Prior ED tech or medical assistant experience preferred, with BCLS.