ER Technical Assistant - Wyandotte Emergency

About the role

Our Emergency Department cares for over 45,000 patients each year in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment. With 42 treatment rooms—including 5 Mental Health Secured Unit rooms and 3 Trauma Bays—you’ll gain experience with a wide variety of patient needs. We are a Primary Stroke Center, offer a 24-hour Cardiac Cath Lab with EMS direct-to-Cath capabilities, and are a designated Level III Trauma Center.

What You’ll Do

• Assist with patient assessments, exams, and treatments
• Perform clinical tasks such as:
• Drawing blood & collecting specimens
• Performing EKGs
• Applying splints or immobilizers
• Taking vital signs (adult and pediatric)
• Inserting NG tubes, urethral catheters
• Starting and discontinuing IVs (as applicable)
• Prepare and assist with procedures including suturing, casting, pelvic exams, lumbar punctures, and more
• Recognize abnormal vitals or dysrhythmias and alert the RN/Provider immediately
• Provide patient and family support with professionalism and empathy
• Maintain equipment and supplies; clean and prepare rooms between patients
• Ensure compliance with safety, infection control, and hospital standards

Education/Experience Required

• A High School Diploma or GED is required
• BCLS Certification is required
• Previous experience in an Emergency Department or acute care setting is a strong plus
• One of the following is required at time of hire:
• A Basic EMT certification
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant, nursing, or MD program
• One year of Emergency Room Technical experience
• An EMT license is preferred

Certifications/Licensures Required

• Must meet one of the following criteria:
• A Basic EMT (B-EMT) certification
• Graduate of 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 (Must complete one of the above certifications/programs within 12 months of hire)

Additional Requirements

• EMT license preferred
• Successful completion of a 180-day orientation period is required

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.