Emergency Tech ER Tech

Emergency Tech II

Department: Emergency - Our Chelsea Emergency Department has experienced physicians and nurses with advanced training in emergency medicine that provide care 365 days a year in the 24-hour Emergency Department. More than 18000 patients are treated each year for emergencies ranging from life threatening cardiac arrests and strokes to major injuries and accidents to more minor injuries. Facilities include a five bay observation center for observation and testing before returning home as well as 20 private exam rooms adding a greater degree of privacy for patients.

Location: Chelsea MI

Why Join Us

• Join an organization that is committed to the principle that health care is a basic human right and that all Americans should have access to high-quality comprehensive health care
• AWARD WINNING WORKPLACE! The Chelsea hospital is one of five Southeast Michigan hospitals that made Newsweeks Worlds Best Hospitals 2026! Chelsea Hospital is nationally recognized for both quality of care and patient satisfaction and was named a Fortune/PINC 100 Top Hospital in 2023 and a Top Community Hospital by Beckers Healthcare Review
• Competitive compensation DAILYPAY
• Trinity Health offers a comprehensive benefit package offering healthcare plans accessing the Trinity Health and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM) network of hospitals and providers. Each plan option offers the flexibility to choose from two tiers with Tier 1 Trinity Health network providers providing the lowest out of pocket costs and Tier 2 select BCBSM providers.
• Benefits package also includes Dental Vision PTO Life Insurance Short and Long-term Disability
• Retirement savings plan with employer match and contributions
• Opportunity for growth and advancement throughout Trinity Health
• Tuition Reimbursement

Position Purpose:

Under the direction of a registered nurse the Emergency Room Technician is responsible for direct patient care considering age specific developmental cultural and spiritual needs. Demonstrates unit/area-designated competencies. Assists in establishing and maintaining a patient care environment that is clean safe and conducive to patient/family well-being.

Training is provided to prepare our colleagues for success. Our Emergency Techs perform nursing care as delegated by the RN in an effort to identify/attain treatment goals such as:

Applies support/orthopedic devices such as splints crutches slings

Obtains routine vital signs pain score and temperature

Applies warm/cold therapies (warm blankets ice packs warm soaks)

Routine oxygen therapy pulse oximetry

Assist in preparing the body following death

Promptly answers call lights

Assists with Quality indicators (crash cart integrity checks refrigerator temperature logs accucheck quality controls urine dipstick controls)

Shift Available: 5pm-5am

Status Available: Part time benefit eligible (48 hours per pay period every two weeks)

Every 3rd weekend and holiday rotation required

Required Qualifications

High school diploma GED or a minimum of 18 years of age.

Recent training/experience with phlebotomy and starting IVs and experience working in an Emergency Department or Emergency Response required

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About the Chelsea Hospital

Chelsea Hospital is a 103-bed not-for-profit hospital established in 1970 leading the way in patient safety in satisfaction. Located in Chelsea Michigan Chelsea Hospital is a joint venture between Trinity Health and University of Michigan Health. These two award-winning health systems bring new services to Chelsea while sharing resources best practices and more to drive innovation and a higher level of care.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives experiences and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran status or any other status protected by federal state or local law.