Emergency Technician
Emergency Technician
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Job Description
Corewell Health
People are at the heart of everything we do and the inspiration for our legacy of outstanding outcomes innovation strong community partnerships philanthropy and transparency. Corewell Health is a not-for-profit health system that provides health care and coverage with an exceptional team of more than 60000 dedicated people including more than 11500 physicians and advanced practice providers and more than 15000 nurses providing care and services in 22 hospitals 300 outpatient locations and several post-acute facilities and Priority Health a provider-sponsored health plan serving more than 1.2 million members. Through experience and collaboration we are reimagining a better more equitable model of health and wellness.
Corewell Health Beaumont Troy Hospital
This 530-bed Magnet-designated facility offers a comprehensive array of services to the rapidly growing communities of the northern Detroit suburbs. This center has been ranked as one of Newsweeks Worlds Best Hospitals in addition to earning a place as the #3 hospital and as one of the best in the nation for orthopedics and urological services by U.S. News & World Report. This state-of-the-art center provides advanced specialty and routine care with an emphasis on patient satisfaction and a focus on medical advancement.
Job Summary
Under supervision of the professional registered nurse and in accordance with competencies established supports the provision of nursing care by performing patient care tasks as delegated within the Emergency Department.
Standard Qualifications
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability . Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
High school graduate or equivalent.
A minimum six months exhibited performance as a nursing assistant or other inpatient caregiver experience paramedic EMT urgent care caregiver experience or a Nursing Student (preferred completion of a Medical Surgical rotation).
Successful B.L.S. Health Care Provider Course certification.
Successful completion of established competencies by Emergency Department Leadership and Emergency Department Education Specialist.
Preferred
EMT license.
Other Qualifications
Ability to interact effectively with minimal supervision using good judgment common sense leadership ability and a thorough understanding of the principles of emergency medical services at the basis level.
Ability to interact effectively and professionally with patients hospital personnel emergency service providers fire department personnel and the general public.
Basic computer skills.
Essential Duties
Performs routine bedside nursing activities including ambulating moving and turning patients assisting patients with bedpans or urinary devices making patient beds. Responsible for bagging and labeling all patient belongings and completing the patient property record on all admitted patients.
Performs higher level of patient care tasks as prescribed by established competencies and as delegated by the supervising professional Registered Nurse in accordance with departmental policies and procedures which includes starting saline locks simple suture removal (excluding face or complex lacerations) splinting phlebotomy which includes (children draws over the age of 2) vital sign measurement records intake and output and restraint application.
Reinforces the patient teaching plan by providing clarification explanation and/or demonstration to patients/substitute decision-makers regarding treatments procedures and aftercare.
Applies and changes sterile and non-sterile dressing using appropriate techniques. Applies ace bandage or elastic stockings as . Assists in performing catheterizations gives enemas urine and stool testing glucometer and EKG functions.
Gathers subjective and objective patient care data; gathers information from primary and secondary source such as direct observation/measurement patient/significant other interviews and the medical record.
Documents accurate complete and precise patient information interventions and responses in the patients medical record. Performs discharge function under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse.
Performs technical skills such as (not all inclusive): collecting blood samples obtaining vital signs performing ECGs sets up and assists with wound care sets up and assist with pelvic exams; and assisting with procedures as directed by the nurse and physician.
Utilizes and understands sterile technique.
Effectively communicates with patients / significant others and other members of the health care team supporting patient and family centered care.
Stocks and maintains adequate equipment and supplies in the patient care areas. Ensures vehicle and equipment are ready for response at all times.
Performs safe movement/transporting of patients; removes waste materials sanitizing tools delivers meals to patients.
Completes documentation and records according to department policy.
Demonstrates a high degree of professional conduct.
Attends all required Safety Training programs and can describe his/her responsibilities related to general safety.
Follows the Hospital Exposure Control Plans/Bloodborne and Airborne Pathogens.
Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients families visitors and fellow employees to ensure a professional responsible and courteous environment.
Promotes effective working relations and works effectively as part of a department team inter- and intra-departmentally to facilitate the departments ability to meet its goals and objectives.
About Corewell Health
As a team member at Corewell Health you will play an essential role in delivering personalized health care to our patients members and our communities. We are committed to cultivating and investing in YOU. Our top-notch teams are comprised of collaborators leaders and innovators that continue to build on one shared mission statement - to improve health instill humanity and inspire hope. Join a nationally recognized health system with an ambitious vision of continued advancement and excellence.
This is where extraordinary begins. Find out where it can take you and your career. Apply Now!
How Corewell Health cares for you
Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial health and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.
On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you like restaurants phone plans spas and more!
Optional identity theft protection home and auto insurance pet insurance
Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status
Primary Location
SITE - Troy Hospital - 44201 Dequindre Road - TroyDepartment Name
Emergency Center - TroyEmployment Type
Full timeShift
Night (United States of America)Weekly Scheduled Hours
36Hours of Work
7 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.Days Worked
VariableWeekend Frequency
Every third weekendCURRENT COREWELL HEALTH TEAM MEMBERS Please apply through Find Jobs from your Workday team member account. This career site is for Non-Corewell Health team members only.
Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members patients visitors and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR Varicella Tdap and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process to perform the essential functions of a job or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability pregnancy or sincerely held religious belief.
Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race color national origin sex disability age religion genetic information marital status height weight gender pregnancy sexual orientation gender identity or expression veteran status or any other legally protected category.
An interconnected collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system we advocate for equity as we care for our patients our communities and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity equity and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.
You may request assistance in completing the application process by calling 616.486.7447.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
