ER Technician — Night Shift in Dynamic Emergency Dept

Henry Ford Health; Wyandotte (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital in Wyandotte, MI seeks an Emergency Room Technical Assistant to support nurses and providers on the midnight shift. You’ll assist with assessments, prepare supplies, draw blood, perform EKGs, and help with procedures in a high‑acuity ED.

The role requires a high school diploma, BCLS, EMT certification or MA/nursing/MD program completion, and orientation completion within 180 days. Night shift, full‑time schedule.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient assessments, exams, and treatments
• Draw blood & collecting specimens
• Perform EKGs
• 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

EMT certification

Patient care

Vital signs

EKG

Medical terminology

Education

High school diploma

Basic EMT certification

Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program

Nursing program completion

MD program completion

Job description

Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital in Wyandotte, MI seeks an Emergency Room Technical Assistant to support nurses and providers on the midnight shift. You’ll assist with assessments, prepare supplies, draw blood, perform EKGs, and help with procedures in a high‑acuity ED.

The role requires a high school diploma, BCLS, EMT certification or MA/nursing/MD program completion, and orientation completion within 180 days. Night shift, full‑time schedule.