Emergency Room Technical Assistant - Emergency Medicine

Emergency Room Technical Asst - Henry Ford Health
Job Title
Emergency Room Technical Asst
About the Department
Join the dynamic team at Henry Ford Health's Emergency Department, where we provide critical care to patients in their most urgent moments. As part of Henry Ford Medical Group, one of Michigan's largest physician organizations, our Emergency Department is committed to delivering coordinated, compassionate care across the region. We pride ourselves on our collaborative environment, access to leading clinical resources, and the opportunity to build lasting relationships with patients and communities.
Role Overview
As an Emergency Room Technical Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting patient care under the direct supervision of registered nurses and providers. Your work ensures that patients receive timely and effective treatment, contributing to the overall efficiency and success of our Emergency Department.
Why Henry Ford Health
At Henry Ford Health, we are relentless advocates for exceptional care for our patients, communities, and each other. We come to do meaningful work and grow our careers, and we stay for the connection, support, and shared pride in making the impossible, possible.
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
Qualifications
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.

Employment type
Contract

Work arrangement
No