Patient Care - Emergency Department

Trinity Health; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Tuition Reimbursement

Growth and advancement opportunities

Job summary

Trinity Health Ann Arbor Emergency Department provides comprehensive emergency care to patients of all ages in a 64-bed unit, treating about 85,000 patients yearly. The ER offers pediatric and geriatric specialized care, including a dedicated pediatric unit staffed by pediatricians and emergency nurses, and geriatric screening in a dedicated area.

The ER Tech supports the RN in direct patient care, performing ADL assistance, specimen collection, and accurate data recording to ensure safe, clean,

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED
• Minimum of one year of direct care experience or completion of CENA, PCT, MA, or EMT course
• Student nurses must have completed their nursing fundamentals class of a BSN program

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with ADLs including bathing, toileting, positioning, transferring, ambulation, and feeding menus
• Collect and send specimens including blood and blood cultures; manage peripheral IV catheters
• Record patient information and data in appropriate documentation areas to meet requirements

Job description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Description: Comparable Job Titles ER Tech Patient Care Tech (PCT) C.N.A, and M.A. (Medical Assistant) Department Emergency The Trinity Health Ann Arbor Emergency Department (ED) provides comprehensive emergency care to patients of all ages treating approximately 85,000 patients annually in our 64-bed unit The ED offers a full range of services, from treating acute conditions to minor injuries and illnesses The ED offers specialized care to both pediatric and geriatric patients. A dedicated pediatric unit, staffed with pediatricians and pediatric emergency nurses, is open 14 hours a day. Specialized geriatric care and screening is provided to senior patients age 65 years and older in a specially designed geriatric area 16 hours a day Location Trinity Health Ann Arbor Hospital Shift Availability 12-hour shifts: 7am - 7pm and 7pm - 7am Status Available Full-time/36 hours per week and part-time/24 hours per week. Every other weekend and every other holiday per year is required for full-time and part-time colleagues.

Required Education/Experience/Licensure

• High School diploma or GED
• Minimum of one year of previous direct care experience (acute or long term) or successful completion of CENA, PCT, MA, or EMT course
• Student nurses must have completed their nursing fundamentals class of a BSN program

Position Purpose

The ER Tech, under the direction of a registered nurse, is responsible for direct patient care considering age specific, developmental, cultural and spiritual needs. Assist in establishing and maintaining a patient care environment that is clean, safe and conducive to patient/family wellbeing including concepts of relationship-based care.

What You Will Do

• Assist patient in completing ADLs including bathing, showering, toileting, positioning, turning, transferring, ambulation (using assistive devices) and feeding/menu selection
• Collect and send specimens, including blood and blood cultures, inserts and removes peripheral IV catheters
• Responsible to record patient information and required data in appropriate areas to meet documentation requirements

Total Rewards and Benefits

• Benefits effective Day One! No waiting periods
• Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life Insurance, Short and Long- term Disability Retirement savings plan with employer match and contributions
• Opportunity for growth and advancement throughout SJMHS and Trinity Health Tuition Reimbursement

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.