ED Tech, PT Midshift-1p-1:30a, Bronson Lakeview Hospital

This part‑time midshift position (1:00 p.m.–1:30 a.m.) is based at Bronson Lakeview Hospital in Paw Paw, MI, with responsibilities also covering Bronson South Haven Hospital. Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, the Emergency Department Technician provides technical patient care across pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations.

Responsibilities

• Assist the RN in gathering patient data and monitoring non‑invasive cardiac activity (continuous rhythm display, telemetry initiation/discontinuation, 12‑lead EKGs, continuous pulse oximetry).
• Perform phlebotomy on adults and children; conduct point‑of‑care testing (urine pregnancy, blood glucose).
• Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs) and provide patient transportation to inpatient units and all diagnostic areas.
• Respond to Air Care helicopter arrivals as transporter assist; perform decontamination procedures for contaminated patients.
• Assist with orthopedic injuries (splinting, back boarding, crutches, dressing); set up rooms for eye exams, pelvic exams, lacerations, spinal taps, nose bleeds, etc.
• Maintain department readiness: stock patient rooms, move equipment, order/procure supplies, ensure critical supplies are stocked at shift start and throughout.
• Provide basic customer service: directions, visitor control, answer signal lights/bells/intercom, direct visitors, answer phones.
• Monitor cardiac rhythms, set alarm parameters, perform arrhythmia analysis, document rhythm strips and changes, communicate parameter changes to nursing staff.
• Initiate, discontinue, and troubleshoot telemetry monitoring; perform 12‑lead EKGs within 5 minutes of arrival for chest‑pain protocol patients.
• Monitor equipment battery life and ensure telemetry boxes are returned to supply drawers after patient transport.
• Document all activities in EPIC; attend annual ED Technician skill fair for mandatory procedure/equipment sign‑off.
• Notify RN of abnormal vital signs or procedural findings; communicate patient status, interventions, and data to facilitate care planning.
• Ensure patients are prepped for physician examination; perform bedside report hand‑off to oncoming ED Tech and receive report from RN each shift.
• Accompany patients for diagnostic tests, discharge, or ambulation; turn/reposition bedfast patients; change linens, run errands.
• Record demographic data, height, weight, vital signs, intake/output, and calorie counts as directed.
• Utilize computer systems for supply acquisition and patient data entry; maintain clean, orderly, safe patient environment.
• Participate in disaster training for patient surge and decontamination; assume responsibility for professional growth (attend ≥50% staff meetings).

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• BLS certification required by end of core orientation period; must maintain current BLS.
• Basic EKG certification with ≥80% score (to flex as Monitor Tech as needed).
• Successful completion of 12‑lead EKG course within 6 months of hire.
• Completion of organization, unit, and job‑specific competencies within orientation period.

Qualifications

• Previous experience and CNA license preferred.
• Basic medical terminology knowledge preferred.
• Successful completion of an accredited EMT program, or RMA/CMA certification, considered in lieu of above qualifications.