Emergency Room Technical Assistant - 24 Hours

Location: Plymouth ER

Hours: 11 am to 11:30 pm

Weekends are Required

GENERAL SUMMARY:

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

PRINCIPAL 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.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• 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.

Additional Information

• Organization: Henry Ford Medical Group

• Department: Emergency Med Plymouth

• Shift: Evening Job

• Union Code: Not Applicable