ER Technical Assistant – Wyandotte Emergency – Full-Time – Midnights

Henry Ford Health - Careers; Michigan; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital is seeking an Emergency Room Technical Assistant to support nurses and providers in a fast-paced ED. You will assist with patient assessments, perform essential clinical tasks, and help ensure smooth operations during critical moments.

Under direct supervision, you’ll gain hands-on experience while providing compassionate care and maintaining safety and infection control standards in a Level III trauma center environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• BCLS Certification required.
• Experience in an Emergency Department or acute care setting is a strong plus.
• One of the following must be completed by hire: Basic EMT, Medical Assistant, nursing, or MD program.
• One year of Emergency Room Technical experience preferred.
• EMT license preferred.
• 180‑day orientation completion required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient assessments, exams, and treatments.
• Draw blood and collect specimens; perform EKGs; apply splints.
• Insert NG tubes and urethral catheters; start/stop IVs.
• Prepare and assist with suturing, casting, pelvic exams, lumbar punctures.
• Recognize abnormal vitals or dysrhythmias and alert RN/Provider.
• Provide patient and family support with professionalism and empathy.
• Maintain equipment and clean rooms between patients.
• Ensure safety and infection control compliance.

Skills

Vital signs

EKG procedures

Phlebotomy

IV access

Bedside assessment

Education

High School Diploma or GED

EMT certification or Medical Assistant/Nursing/MD program completion

BCLS Certification

Job description

Department: Emergency Med — Wyandotte

Location: Henry Ford Hospital — 2333 Biddle Ave, Wyandotte, MI 48192

Schedule: Full-Time (36 Hours/Week), Every other weekend and holiday rotation

Shift: Midnight Shift

As an Emergency Room Technical Assistant, you’ll work side-by-side with nurses and providers to deliver timely, compassionate care during critical moments. Under direct supervision, you’ll assist with procedures, perform vital tasks, and help ensure smooth operations in one of the hospital’s most dynamic environments.

This is an opportunity to gain valuable hands‑on experience while providing essential support to patients in urgent need.

About Our Unit:

Our Emergency Department cares for over 45,000 patients each year in a fast-paced, high‑acuity environment. With 42 treatment rooms—including 5 Mental Health Secured Unit rooms and 3 Trauma Bays—you’ll gain experience with a wide variety of patient needs. We are a Primary Stroke Center, offer a 24‑hour Cardiac Cath Lab with EMS direct‑to‑Cath capabilities, and are a designated Level III Trauma Center. Joining our team means working in a dynamic, rewarding environment where you can develop your skills and make a real difference in patient care every day.

What You’ll Do:

• Assist with patient assessments, exams, and treatments
• Perform clinical tasks such as:
  • 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

Education/Experience Required:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• BCLS Certification required
• Previous experience in an Emergency Department or acute care setting is a strong plus
• One of the following is required at time of hire
• Basic EMT certification
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant, nursing, or MD program
• One year of Emergency Room Technical experience
• EMT license preferred
• Ability to successfully complete a 180‑day orientation program

Certifications/Licensures Required:

Must meet one of the following criteria:

• Basic EMT (B-EMT) certification
• Graduate of a formal Medical Assistant program
• Completion of a formal nursing education program
• Completion of a formal medical doctor education program

OR

• One (1) year of applicable Emergency Room Technical experience (Must complete one of the above certifications/programs within 12 months of hire)

Additional Requirements:

• EMT license preferred
• Successful completion of a 180‑day orientation period is required Additional Information
• Organization: Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital
• Department: Emergency Med-WH
• Shift: Night Job
• Union Code: Not Applicable