Emergency Department Technician - Variable Hours & Shifts, Bronson Battle Creek

Why This Role

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and want to be where critical care begins, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day. As an Emergency Department Technician (EDT) at Bronson Battle Creek, you'll work alongside physicians, nurses, EMS professionals, and other healthcare team members to care for patients during some of their most urgent and vulnerable moments.

What's In It for You

• Hands-on experience in a fast-paced Emergency Department
• Exposure to a wide variety of emergency, medical, surgical, and orthopedic conditions
• Direct collaboration with physicians, nurses, EMS professionals, and interdisciplinary care teams
• Experience performing EKGs, phlebotomy, point-of-care testing, splinting, and other technical skills
• Participation in emergency response procedures and department readiness activities
• Career growth and professional development opportunities
• Tuition assistance and continuing education support
• Sign-On Bonus available for eligible Full-Time and Part-Time Night Shift positions
• Day-one medical, dental, vision, and prescription benefits
• Paid time off, holidays, and short-term disability coverage
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
• Employee wellness resources and discounts

What You'll Be Doing

• Absorb and document vital signs, patient information, and clinical observations
• Perform phlebotomy on pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients
• Perform 12-lead EKGs and assist with cardiac monitoring activities
• Conduct point-of-care testing, including blood glucose and urine pregnancy testing
• Assist with emergency response procedures and patient care interventions
• Absorb and prepare patients for provider examinations and procedures
• Transport patients throughout the hospital for testing, treatment, and admission
• Support patient mobility, comfort, and activities of daily living as needed
• Document patient care activities accurately in the electronic medical record
• Maintain a safe, organized, and well-stocked care environment
• Participate in disaster preparedness and department readiness activities

Who You Are

• Calm under pressure and adaptable in a fast-paced environment
• A strong communicator who works well as part of a team
• Compassionate and committed to exceptional patient care
• Detail-oriented and able to manage multiple priorities
• Motivated to learn and grow in a dynamic healthcare setting

What Is Required (Education)

• A High School Diploma or GED
• Previous healthcare experience
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification
• Minimum one year of EMS, military corpsman, hospital-based, or similar patient care experience
• Nursing student in good standing
• Basic medical terminology knowledge
• Successful completion of an accredited EMT program
• RMA or CMA certification

Additional Requirements

• BLS certification required by the end of orientation and must be maintained throughout employment
• Successful completion of department, unit, and job-specific competencies
• Successful completion of Basic EKG certification with a score of 80% or greater
• Successful completion of the 12-Lead EKG course within six months of hire
• Ability to read and interpret data from monitoring equipment and computer systems
• Ability to gather patient information and communicate findings appropriately to the Registered Nurse
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, visitors, and members of the healthcare team
• Ability to accept delegation, prioritize tasks, and respond to rapidly changing situations
• Ability to rotate to other designated areas within the department as needed
• Basic computer proficiency and experience utilizing electronic medical record systems
• Safety to assist with patient transfers, transport, lifting, repositioning, and mobility needs
• To meet the physical demands of the role, including prolonged standing, walking, and assisting with patient movement