ER Tech Emergency

About the Role

Under the direction of a registered nurse, the Emergency Room Technician is responsible for direct patient care considering age-specific, developmental, cultural, and spiritual needs. Demonstrates unit/area-designated competencies. Assists in establishing and maintaining a patient care environment that is clean, safe, and conducive to patient/family well-being. Training is provided to prepare colleagues for success.

Responsibilities

• Applies support/orthopedic devices such as splints, crutches, and slings
• Obtains routine vital signs, pain scores, and temperatures
• Applies warm/cold therapies (warm blankets, ice packs, warm soaks)
• Administers routine oxygen therapy and pulse oximetry
• Assists in preparing the body following death
• Promptly answers call lights
• Assists with quality indicators (crash cart integrity checks, refrigerator temperature logs, accucheck quality controls, urine dipstick controls)
• Performs nursing care as delegated by the RN to identify/attain treatment goals

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or a minimum of 18 years of age
• Recent training/experience with phlebotomy and starting IVs preferred
• Experience working in an Emergency Department or Emergency Response preferred

About the Department

Our Chelsea Emergency Department has experienced physicians and nurses with advanced training in emergency medicine, providing care 365 days a year in the 24-hour Emergency Department. More than 18,000 patients are treated annually for emergencies ranging from life-threatening cardiac arrests and strokes to major injuries and accidents, as well as more minor injuries.

Facilities include a five-bay observation center for observation and testing before returning home, as well as 20 private exam rooms for greater patient privacy.

About the Organization

Chelsea Hospital is a 103-bed, not-for-profit hospital established in 1970, leading the way in patient safety and satisfaction. Located in Chelsea, Michigan, it is a joint venture between Trinity Health and University of Michigan Health. These award-winning health systems bring new services to Chelsea while sharing resources, best practices, and innovation to deliver a higher level of care.

The Chelsea Hospital is one of five Southeast Michigan hospitals named in Newsweek’s World’s Best Hospitals 2026. It is nationally recognized for both quality of care and patient satisfaction, named a Fortune/PINC 100 Top Hospital in 2023 and a Top Community Hospital by Becker’s Healthcare Review.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation with DailyPay
• Comprehensive healthcare plans accessing the Trinity Health and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM) network of hospitals and providers, with flexibility to choose from two tiers (Tier 1: Trinity Health network providers with the lowest out-of-pocket costs; Tier 2: select BCBSM providers)
• Dental and vision coverage
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Life insurance, short- and long-term disability
• Retirement savings plan with employer match and contributions
• Opportunities for growth and advancement throughout Trinity Health
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule

Part-time, rotating shift.

Status: Contingent, not benefit-eligible.