Emergency Tech

Posted:
9/20/2024, 9:20:51 AM

Location(s):
Farmington Hills, Michigan, United States ⋅ Michigan, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level

Field(s):
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary

Workplace Type:
Hybrid

About the unit 

This is a 35 bed Emergency Center and Level II Trauma Center. Our Emergency Center services a diverse patient population from both Oakland and Wayne County. Our physical plant includes a 3 bed trauma room, fast track area (Express Care), 2 psychiatric rooms, 2 isolation rooms and an RN Greeter location that initiates a split flow type of patient rooming process. The Emergency Center is staffed by ER Physicians, Residents, Registered Nurses (1:4 ratio), Emergency Technicians, Unit Secretaries, and Emergency Service Associates.

About Farmington Hills Hospital

Recognized by U.S News and World Report as one of the nation’s high-performing facilities for multiple procedures and conditions and has been recognized as a Magnet-designed hospital for nursing excellence. This hospital has grown in size and capabilities over the decades to become a Level II trauma center, serving the community since 1965. It also serves as the base teaching hospital for Michigan State University.

Scope of work

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. 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.

How we will care for you, while you care for our patients 

  • 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 
  • Free onsite parking

Qualifications 

  • High School graduate or equivalent
  • Requires a minimum six months’ exhibited performance as a nursing assistant or other inpatient care giver experience, paramedic, EMT, urgent care caregiver experience, a Nursing Student (preferred completion of a Medical Surgical rotation) or EMT/Paramedic student or program graduate.
  • BLS required
  • Requires successful completion of established competencies by the Emergency Department Leadership and Emergency Department Education Specialist.
  • EMT license preferred.
  • Basic computer skills

Primary Location

SITE - Farmington Hills Hospital- 28050 Grand River Ave - Farmington Hills

Department Name

Emergency Center - Farmington Hills

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

36

Hours of Work

7 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Days Worked

Variable

Weekend Frequency

Every other weekend

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