Emergency Room Technical Assistant - Full Time (36Hrs)/Day Shift - West Bloomfield
Emergency Room Technical Assistant
Location: West Bloomfield Hospital
Department: Emergency Room
Shift: Part Time - 36 Hours - Days 7AM-7PM
Full Time Benefits eligible
GENERAL SUMMARY:
The Emergency Room Technical Assistant provides support in delivering quality patient care based on individual needs, under the direct supervision of a registered nurse or provider. This role assists in ensuring a safe and efficient environment for patients, families, and the healthcare team within the fast-paced Emergency Room setting.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Assist with basic patient care including activities of daily living, mobility, and comfort measures.
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Obtain and record vital signs, patient weights, and other observations as directed.
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Support nursing staff and providers with patient positioning, transport, and equipment set-up.
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Maintain clean and organized patient rooms, restock supplies, and ensure proper equipment functioning.
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Assist with specimen collection and transport as needed.
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Respond promptly to patient call lights and communicate patient needs to nursing staff.
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Observe patients for changes in condition and report promptly to the RN or provider.
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Adhere to hospital policies, infection control, and safety standards at all times.
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Support the team in emergency situations by providing necessary assistance.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
- High School diploma or GED equivalent required.
- BCLS certification required.
- Previous Emergency Department Technician, Medical Assistant experience preferred.
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED:
- One of the following certifications/programs required: B-EMT, Graduate from 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 in lieu of above completed certification/program. (Must complete applicable certification/program within 12 months of hire).
- Successful completion of a 180-day orientation period required.
- EMT license preferred.
Additional Details
This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.
Overview
Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services – from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford’s care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation’s most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus. Learn more at henryford.com/careers.
Benefits
The health and overall well-being of our team members is our priority. That’s why we offer support in the various components of our team’s well-being: physical, emotional, social, financial and spiritual. Our Total Rewards program includes competitive health plan options, with three consumer-driven health plans (CDHPs), a PPO plan and an HMO plan. Our team members enjoy a number of additional benefits, ranging from dental and eye care coverage to tuition assistance, family forming benefits, discounts to dozens of businesses and more. Employees classified as contingent status are not eligible for benefits.
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Henry Ford Health is
committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to
race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height,
weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information,
or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.