Emergency Department Tech - Emergency Department

Details

Department: Emergency Department

Schedule: Part-Time Evenings, Monday - Friday, 7 am to 3:30 pm and every other weekend

Hospital: Ascension Genesys

Location: Grand Blanc, Michigan

BenefitsPaid time off (PTO)Various health insurance options & wellness plansRetirement benefits including employer match plansLong-term & short-term disabilityEmployee assistance programs (EAP)Parental leave & adoption assistanceTuition reimbursementWays to give back to your communityPlease note, benefits and benefits eligibility can vary by position, exclusions may apply for some roles (for example: Travel, PRN, Short-Term Option, etc.). Actual compensation offer will vary based upon role, education, experience, location, and qualifications. Connect with your Talent Advisor for additional specifics.ResponsibilitiesPerform a variety of patient related duties in accordance with established policies and procedures in the Nursing Department, under the general supervision of a registered nurse; duties may including, but are not limited to: patient care procedures such as patient hygiene, CPR, basictransport, vital signs including peak flows and pulse oximetry, specimen collection, phlebotomy, EKG's, postmortem care, simple orthopedic procedures, instructs and demonstrates proper use of orthopedic equipment and supplies; performs outline operational checks to ensure emergency and other equipment is functional and safe; ensures supplies are stocked and readily available; demonstrates knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to provide care to age groups(s) served; performs other related duties as assigned.

Assist professional nurse with medical screening of incoming emergency patients.

Obtain and document patient's vital signs including blood pressure, pulse, respiration, and temperature and verbally reports any changes or abnormalities to the RN; obtains vital signs for infants, children and adults.

Observe patient condition and reports immediately an untoward sign, symptoms or unusual occurrences.

Obtain specimens as ordered; specimens are labeled and sent to the laboratory; applies pediatric urine isolation devices.

Provide assistance when requested or as indicated in transporting infants, children or adult patients, or in transferring patient to/from cart or wheelchair, or to/from automobile.

Performs EKGs as directed; provides report to RN and/or ED physician immediately for eval.

Apply cardiac monitor electrodes to patient and is able to operate cardiac monitor and to identify life-threatening arrhythmia; initiates Basic Life Support in both adult and children.

Assist patient care for any life or limb threatened emergency patients, as directed by RN.

Assist RN w/pediatric procedures including immobilizing (sheet mummy), weight, spinal tap.

Monitor and report to RN presence, location, intensity of patients pain utilizing appropriate assessment tools applicable for patient condition and/or understanding.

Promote safe environment for patient and self; identifies, reports high risk patients to RN; implements appropriate safety measures, assists RN in utilizing restraint alternatives and/or restraints; observes patients in restraints for comfort and safety; ensures restraints are not restrictive to extremities; offers food, fluid, toiletry opportunities per policy.

Assemble equipment and assists the physician; as directed by the RN; differentiates and selects appropriate type and/or size of equipment/supplies for patient age and/or developmental status.

Assist with patient ambulation as indicated; performs other patient related duties as required by RN/ED physician; completes special unit jobs in a timely manner: equipment cleaned and returned to proper areas, inspect and care for supplies, assist with ordering and obtaining supplies, restock unit cabinets, assist with room turnover.

Participate in mandatory in-services, continuing education, relevant meetings to maintain, improve understanding of present, future trends in health care; participates in unit problem solving; maintains competency requirements.

Works effectively with others; assists in orientation of new personnel as requested; assistsw/documentation on clinical records, monitor sheets, etc.; adheres to standards of practice, policy,procedure, and clinical practice guidelines; participates in Quality Assessment, Quality improvementactivities as directed by Nurse Mgr/Dir-Nursing including: chart review, safety, universal precautions,others as assigned; maintains professional working relationship with external emergency agencies.

Essential Functions:

Must demonstrate effective communication skills, initiate, tact, diplomacy, other skills necessary to perform all duties of position; ability to read, write legibly, speak and understand English;

Ability to work and stand for long periods of time, and to lift, position, and transport patients and equipment; manual dexterity necessary to adjust, assemble, and utilize equipment;

Ability to maintain confidentiality and effectively interact with patients and families in courteous, effective and tactful manner.

Working Conditions: Ability to work in patient care environment with moderate exposure to excessivenoises, dust, temperatures, frequent exposure to communicable disease, hazardous wastes, and moderatelyadverse Working Conditions while in performance of patient care activities.

Orientation Requirements: Must attend Medical Center new hire and department orientations.

The above is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification; It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or qualifications for people so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify in any way, the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control work of employees under their supervision; the most recently dated job description on file in Human Resources will be considered the official job description.

RequirementsLicensure / Certification / Registration:

Certified BLS Provider specializing in Basic Life Support credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) obtained within 3 Months (90 days) of hire date or job transfer date required.

Licensed Emergency Medical Tech credentialed from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) required. Advanced licensure preferred.

Education:

Must have knowledge of human physiciology/biology, patient care procedures, BLS, medical equipment and medical terminology at a level acquired through completion of an accreditied emergency medical technician program. and Six months related medical experience with the ability to verbally demonstrate the proficiency and knowledge necessary to meet the requirements of position

Additional PreferencesNo additional preferences.Why Join Our TeamAscension Michigan operates 16 hospitals and more than 300 related healthcare facilities that together employ nearly 23,000 compassionate associates. When you join our care teams, you join a team dedicated to providing spiritually centered, holistic care which sustains and improves the health of the communities we serve throughout Michigan.Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.Equal Employment Opportunity EmployerAscension will provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status or any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088EEOCKnowYourRights1020.pdf) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088EEOCKnowYourRightsSp1020.pdf) poster.As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.Pay Non-Discrimination Notice (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp%20EnglishformattedESQA508c.pdf)Please note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.This Ministry does not participate in E-Verify and therefore cannot employ STEM OPT candidates.