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ER Technical Assistant - Wyandotte Emergency - Full-Time - Midnights

Henry Ford Health · Wyandotte, MI · 1 mo ago
OTHRFull-time

About the role

This is an opportunity to gain valuable hands-on experience while providing essential support to patients in urgent need.

Responsibilities

  • 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

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or GED required
  • BCLS Certification 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:
    • Basic EMT certification
    • Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant, nursing, or MD program
    • One year of Emergency Room Technical experience
  • EMT license preferred

Qualifications

  • One of the following is required at time of hire:
    • 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
  • Must meet one of the following criteria within 12 months of hire:
    • Basic EMT (B-EMT) certification
    • Completion of a formal Medical Assistant program
    • Completion of a formal nursing education program
    • Completion of a formal medical doctor education program

Skills

None specifically listed in the job posting.

Benefits

The health and overall well-being of our team members is our priority. That’s why we offer support in the various components of our team’s well-being: physical, emotional, social, financial and spiritual. Our Total Rewards program includes competitive health plan options, with three consumer-driven health plans (CDHPs), a PPO plan and an HMO plan. Our team members enjoy a number of additional benefits, ranging from dental and eye care coverage to tuition assistance, family forming benefits, discounts to dozens of businesses and more. Employees classified as contingent status are not eligible for benefits.

Pay

N/A

Schedule

Full-Time (36 Hours/Week), every other weekend and holiday rotation

Shift: Midnights (3x12 Hour Shifts) 6:00 PM – 6:00 AM

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