About Us
McLaren Health Care is a fully integrated health network committed to quality, evidence-based patient care with locations in Michigan and Indiana. The McLaren system includes 13 hospitals in Michigan, ambulatory surgery centers, imaging centers, a primary and specialty care physician network, commercial and Medicaid HMOs, home health, infusion and hospice providers, pharmacy services, a clinical laboratory network and a wholly owned medical malpractice insurance company. McLaren operates Michigan’s largest network of cancer centers and providers, anchored by the Karmanos Cancer Institute, one of only 53 National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer centers in the U.S.
Emergency Department Technician
Position Summary: Under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse, provides assistance to the emergency department nursing and medical staff with patient care and clerical duties. Performs various patient care activities necessary in caring for patients in the emergency department.
- Provides direct and indirect patient care, assisting nursing and physician staff with patient care procedures.
- Administers oxygen via nasal cannula or simple mask as directed by Clinical Nurse.
- Administers enemas as directed.
- Performs 12 lead EKG and straight catheterization.
- Provides orthopedic treatments (ace wraps, application and removal of Teds, applying splints, assisting with casting, and adjusting and fitting crutches).
- Inventories and restocks emergency department equipment.
- Collects and transports specimens such as urine, blood, and cultures.
- Assists with the admission and discharge of patients, initiates and discontinues intravenous lines, cleans and prepares examination room between patients.
- Places patients on monitors, provides wound care, assists with orthopedic procedures and other emergency room procedures as requested.
- Reports and records observations in the patient medical record.
- Reports patient care needs and changes in condition to the nursing staff.
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Certification as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Paramedic, or Medical Assistant
A currently enrolled Nursing student who has completed their first Med/Surg rotation
OR
One year of experience, within the past 2 years, as an Emergency Department Technician, or similarly titled role, with duties that include specimen (including blood, urine and cultures) collection/processing, 12 lead EKG, and straight catheterization
OR
McLaren Macomb Emergency Department employees in the role of Nursing Assistant prior to June 25, 2019 who have successfully completed the Emergency Department Technician training program
- BLS card from AHA required before start date (valid at least 60 days beyond start date)
Previous experience working in an Emergency Department
Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans
Equal Opportunity Employer
McLaren Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identification, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability, genetic information, height or weight, protected veteran or other classification protected by law.
