Emergency Room Technical Assistant - Fairlane - 20 Hours - Contingent at Henry Ford Hospital

Emergency Room Technical Assistant Contingent

Henry Ford Medical Center Fairlane is a state-of-the-art healthcare facility located in Dearborn, MI, offering 24-hour emergency care and a wide range of specialty services. As one of the busiest freestanding emergency rooms in the country, our Fairlane ER delivers fast, high-quality care for patients with urgent medical needs.

Our on-site services include laboratory, pharmacy, radiology, and a Walk-In Clinic, treating non-emergency concerns such as fever, eye infections, rashes, coughs, deep cuts, and fractures.

We are looking for dedicated professionals who are:

• Punctual and reliable
• Team players who work well with others and individually
• Able to prioritize effectively and thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Adaptable to constant change and welcomes constructive criticism for growth
• Strong communicators with excellent interpersonal skills
• Aware of surroundings, highly motivated, and proactive in seeking out tasks

If you are passionate about delivering quality patient care in a dynamic, high-energy environment, we encourage you to explore this opportunity!

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:

1. 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
2. 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.
3. Assists patients as needed.
4. Recognize potential of life-threatening dysrhythmias and abnormal vital signs and report same to RN/Provider.
5. Adheres to hospital policy addressing standard precautions, safety regulations and guidelines.
6. Documents patient care performed.
7. Interact with patients and families as appropriate, ensuring excellent patient and customer experiences.
8. Transports patients and supplies.
9. Cleans equipment, monitors stock, and restocks equipment and supplies as required.
10. Assists in ordering routine equipment; maintains enough stretchers, wheelchairs, suction equipment, etc. in ER area.
11. Maintains departmental cleanliness and prepares rooms between patients.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalent required.
• BCLS certification required.
• Previous Emergency Department Technician, Medical Assistant experience preferred.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED:

One of the following certifications/programs required:

• B-EMT
• Graduate from 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 in lieu of above completed certification/program.

Additional Requirements:

• (Must complete applicable certification/program within 12 months of hire).
• Successful completion of a 180-day orientation period required.
• EMT license preferred.