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