Emergency Room Technical Assistant - Sterling Heights (15 & Ryan ER) - 36 Hours - Midnights
Henry Ford Health · Sterling Heights, MI · 3 wk ago
OTHRFull-time
BENEFITS
- Eligible for Full-Time Time Benefits
- Shift: Midnights - 7:00 pm to 7:00 am (36 Hours)
- Location: Sterling Heights (15 and Ryan)
GENERAL SUMMARY
Assist with patient care based on individual needs within the scope of practice under direct supervision of a registered nurse or Provider.
PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assists RNs and Providers with assessments, examinations and treatments as requested.
- The following list of treatments/examinations is not inclusive and may vary by Business Unit:
- a) Drawing blood and collection of specimens
- b) EKG’s
- c) Splint/immobilizers applications
- d) Taking vital signs on adults and pediatric patients
- e) Inserting neuro-gastric tubes
- f) Urethral catheterization of adult patients
- g) Discontinuance of peripheral IV’s
- h) Starting unmediated IV’s
- Prepares and assists Providers with procedures such as:
- a) Suturing-preps patients and prepares sterile trays.
- b) Application of casts.
- c) Miscellaneous procedures including pelvic exams, lumbar punctures.
- Affords assistance to patients as needed.
- Recognizes potential of life-threatening dysrhythmias and abnormal vital signs and reports same to RN/Provider.
- Adheres to hospital policy addressing standard precautions, safety regulations and guidelines.
- Documents patient care performed.
- Interacts with patients and families as appropriate, ensuring excellent patient and customer experiences.
- Transports patients and supplies.
- Cleans equipment, monitors stock, and restocks equipment and supplies as required.
- Affords assistance in ordering routine equipment; maintains enough stretchers, wheelchairs, suction equipment, etc. in ER area.
- Maintains departmental cleanliness and prepares rooms between patients.
EDUCATION REQUIRED
High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent required.
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Previous Emergency Dept Technician, MA or Nursing Assistant experience preferred. BCLS certification required.
LICENSURES/CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED
- One of four certifications required: B-EMT, Graduate from a formal Medical Assistant program, Completion of a formal nursing education program to practice as an RN offshore, Completion of a formal medical doctor education program to practice as a medical doctor offshore.
- EMT license preferred.
Additional Information
Organization: Henry Ford Medical Group
Department: Emergency Med-Sterlg Hts
Shift: Night
Job Union Code: Not Applicable