Emergency Room Technical Assistant

3 weeks ago


West Bloomfield, United States Henry Ford Hospital Full time

GENERAL SUMMARY:

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

PRINCIPLE 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.

Unit Description: The ED is a 32 bed department with 2 additional trauma rooms. We are a Level 3 trauma center, certification for Stoke and STEMI certified. We see all types of patients including pediatrics.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

* A general knowledge such as that acquired through the completion of a 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.


* EMT license preferred.
* Successful completion of a 180 day orientation period required.

Additional Information

* Organization: Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital
* Department: HFWB Emergency Department
* Shift: Day Job
* Union Code: Not Applicable



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