GENERAL SUMMARY:

Assist with patient care based on individual needs within the scope of practice under direct supervision of a registered nurse or physician.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assists RNs and physicians with assessments, examinations and treatments as requested. The following list of treatments/examinations is not inclusive and may vary by Business Unit:

Drawing blood and collection of specimens

EKG's

Splint/immobilizers applications

Taking vital signs on adults and pediatric patients

Inserting neuro-gastric tubes and attaches it to the ordered drainage.

Urethral catherizations of adult patients

Application of sterile dressings

Starting unmedicated IV's in Category II

Discontinuance of peripheral IV's

Prepares and assists physician with procedures such as:

Suturing-preps patients and prepares sterile trays.

Application of casts, holding patients.

Miscellaneous procedures including pelvic exams, lumbar punctures

Recognizes potentially life-threatening dysrhythmias and abnormal vital signs and reports same to RN/provider

Assists patients as needed.

Adheres to hospital policy addressing standard precautions, safety regulations and guidelines.

Documents patient care performed, including vital signs.

Cleans equipment, monitor stock, and restocks equipment and supplies as required.

Assists in ordering routine equipment; maintains sufficient quantities of stretchers, wheelchairs, suction equipment, etc. in ER area.

Transports patients and supplies.

Maintains departmental cleanliness and prepares rooms between patients and procedures.

Maintains knowledge and utilization of limited high-tech emergency and nonemergency equipment.

Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

Unit Description: The ED is a 32 bed department with 2 additional trauma rooms. We are a Level 3 trauma center, certification for Stoke and STEMI certified. We see all types of patients including pediatrics.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

A general knowledge such as that acquired through the completion of a high school diploma or G.E.D. 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 Medical Assistant from an accredited 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.

Successful completion of a 180 day orientation period required.

Additional Information

Organization: Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital

Department: HFWB Emergency Department

Shift: Variable

Union Code: Not Applicable

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.

Overview

Partnering with nearly 2 million people on their health journey, Henry Ford Health provides a full continuum of services at 250 care locations throughout southeast and south central Michigan. With 33,000 valued team members, Henry Ford is also among Michigan's largest and most diverse employers. Our superior care and discoveries are powered by nearly 6,000 physicians, researchers and advanced practice providers. Learn more athenryford.com.

Benefits

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Rewards. My Choice Rewards is a program as diverse as the people it serves. There are

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and learning - options that enhance your career and add value to your personal life. As an

employee you are provided access to Retirement Programs, an Employee Assistance Program

(Henry Ford Enhanced), Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Time Off, Employee Health and Wellness, and a whole host of other benefits and services. Employee's classified as contingent status are not eligible for benefits.

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Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Henry Ford Health is

committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to

race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height,

weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information,

or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.