Provide technical patient care and support to a diverse patient population under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Responsibilities include performing EKGs, phlebotomy, telemetry monitoring, and assisting with emergency procedures and department maintenance.
Requirements summary
Requires a high school diploma or GED, with a CNA license or EMT/RMA/CMA certification preferred. Candidates must obtain BLS certification by the end of orientation and demonstrate proficiency in basic medical terminology and communication.
high schoolprofessional certificatePatient CarePhlebotomyMedical TerminologyPatient PreparationPoint Of Care TestingCritical ThinkingBasic Life SupportVital Signs MonitoringTelemetryOrthopedic SplintingDecontamination ProceduresEKG PerformanceCardiac Rhythm MonitoringPatient TransportationTrauma SupportEpic Documentation
Job description
CURRENT BRONSON EMPLOYEES - Please apply using the career worklet in Workday. This career site is for external applicants only. Love Where You Work! Team Bronson is compassionate, resilient and strong. We are driven by Positivity which inspires us to be our best and to go above and beyond for our patients, for one another, and for our community. If you’re ready for a rewarding new career, join Team Bronson and be part of the experience. Location BMH Bronson Methodist Hospital Title Emergency Department Technician - FT, PT & PRN Opportunities, Bronson Methodist Hospital, **Sign-On Bonus for FT & PT Night Shift Looking for a fast-paced, high-impact role where no two days are the same? Join Bronson’s Emergency Department as an Emergency Department Technician (EDT) and be part of the frontline care team supporting patients across the lifespan—from pediatric to geriatric. In this role, you’ll work closely with Registered Nurses to provide essential technical and patient care, including phlebotomy, EKGs, cardiac rhythm monitoring, trauma and orthopedic support, and patient preparation for diagnostic testing and physician exams. You’ll also assist with decontamination procedures, Air Care transfers, and department readiness, helping ensure safe, efficient emergency care delivery. As an EDT, you’ll take initiative, think critically, and support timely, life-saving care in a dynamic environment. Whether preparing trauma bays, monitoring telemetry, or offering reassurance during stressful moments, your work is vital to the smooth operation of the emergency department. With opportunities for skill advancement, specialized training, and cross-functional collaboration, this role is ideal for individuals who thrive under pressure and want to grow a meaningful career in emergency medicine. Employment Options: Full-Time, Part-Time, and PRN opportunities available. Orientation Requirement: Full-Time, Part-Time, and PRN hires must be able to commit to full-time hours (three 12-hour day shifts, 7:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.) during the first 6–8 weeks of orientation. Benefits and Incentives: Sign-On Bonus available for Full-time and Part-time Night shift positions Day-one medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage Paid time off (PTO), holidays, and short-term disability 403(b) retirement plan with employer match Tuition assistance and continuing education opportunities Employee wellness programs and mental health resources Career advancement pathways and professional development support Employee discounts on a variety of services and products Under the supervision of a Registered Staff Nurse, and in accordance with defined policies and procedures for the unit, the Emergency Department technician (EDT) provides technical patient care to a pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patient population as assigned by the Registered Nurse. Assisting the RN in gathering patient data. Monitor non-invasive cardiac activity on patients by means of continuous display of the patient's cardiac rhythm. Initiation and discontinuation of telemetry monitoring, 12 Lead EKGs continuous pulse ox monitoring. Additional training specific to trauma patients and trauma call downs. Perform phlebotomy on both adults and children. Perform point of care testing such as urine pregnancy testing or blood glucose testing. Assisting patients with activities of daily living (ADLs). Patient transportation to inpatient units, all diagnostic areas within the hospital. Responds to all Air Care flights as transporter assist to deliver patients to end destination. Performs decontamination procedures for contaminated patients. Assists with orthopedic injuries, applying plaster splints etc. Department maintenance activities (stocking patient rooms, moving equipment, ordering and procuring supplies, etc.). Basic customer services (directions, visitor control, and other functions as needed). Employees providing direct patient care must demonstrate competencies specific to the population served. High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required Previous experience and CNA license preferred Must obtain BLS Certification by the end of the orientation period. Maintain BLS certification. Certifies in Basic EKG with 80% score or greater so may flex in Monitor Tech role as required by unit population. Basic medical terminology knowledge preferred Skill and proficiency in oral and written grammar, communication and basic mathematics. Successful completion of an accredited EMT program or RMA/CMA certification will be considered in lieu of qualifications above. BLS certification required by the end of the core orientation period. Maintains BLS certification. Successful completion of the organization, unit and job specific competencies within a reasonable 1 year EMS or hospital-based experience preferred, Military corpsmen, nursing students with good records and those with a minimum of 1 year experience in a substantially similar position orientation period. Successful completion of the 12 Lead EKG Course is required within 6 months from hire date. A PCA/tech may be asked to assist in a patient safety assistant role while maintaining PCA/tech duties for that assigned patient.
Benefits
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Vision Insurance
Holidays
Medical Insurance
Short-Term Disability
Employee Discounts
Tuition Assistance
Prescription Coverage
Continuing Education Opportunities
Mental Health Resources
Employee Wellness Programs
Professional Development Support
403(b) Retirement Plan With Employer Match
Career Advancement Pathways
Sign-On Bonus For Night Shift
Able to read and interpret data from equipment and computers
Ability to gather data and set appropriate plan of action, in coordination with RN, and within the scope of the EDT role
Ability to rotate to other areas within cluster group
Must be able to communicate effectively both orally and through writing with patients, visitors and all members of the healthcare team.
Must be able to comfortably accept delegation and negotiate task priorities. Work which is constantly and exceptionally tiring mentally and/or visually. Conditions exist more than 90% of the work time. Involves considerable standing or walking, regular lifting of light-weight objects (i.e., 20 pounds or less) and assisting with heavier tasks such as assisting in lifting and moving patients. Minor straining or fatiguing positions must be assumed, and some fatiguing physical motions are required.
Monitors cardiac rhythms, sets alarm parameters as directed by nurse or physician, performs arrhythmia analysis.
Documents cardiac rhythm strips, rhythm changes and communicates with nurses (e.g. parameter changes).
Communicates with nursing staff regarding changings in patient telemetry status.
Initiates, discontinues, and completes troubleshooting of telemetry patients.
Performs 12 lead EKGs in 5 min or less of patient arrival for Chest pain protocol patients.
Monitors battery life on equipment and informs staff if batteries need changing.
Monitors equipment return from transporting patients to in patient area assuring telemetry boxes are returned to supply drawer.
Performs phlebotomy accurately on pediatric, adult and geriatric patients.
Transports patients to other areas of hospital and diagnostic areas – may also transport monitored patients if other criteria are met for technician transfer (see ED policy re: nurse required transfer).
Responds to Air Care helicopter pad for all arrivals to ensure safe transport of patient to unit.
Performs decontamination procedures for contaminated patients arriving to the Emergency Department.
Responsible for disaster training specific to patient surge and decontamination procedures.
Assists with back boarding, splinting, dressing, crutches, and other orthopedic procedures.
Performs point of care testing (urine pregnancy testing, blood glucose).
Documents all activities in EPIC.
Attends ED technician skill fair once per year for mandatory sign off of procedures and equipment usage.
Sets up room for eye exam, pelvic exams, lacerations, spinal taps, nose bleeds, etc.
Notifies Registered Nurse of any abnormal findings specific to vital signs or procedural set ups.
Provides information, direction, and assistance as appropriate to persons entering the unit.
Communicates with the RN regarding patient status, interventions completed, data collected and pertinent input to facilitate care planning.
Answers signal lights, bells, or intercom system to determine patients' needs.
Ensures that all patients are set up, undressed, and prepped for ED physician to examine.
Ensures that stocking of all critical supplies and equipment is done at the beginning and during shift.
Performs bedside report hand off to on coming Emergency Department Technician.
Ensures report is received from registered nurse team member every shift.
Accompanies patients for diagnostic tests and discharge and/or assists patients to walk.
Turns and repositions bedfast patients, alone or with assistance, to prevent bedsores.
Changes bed linens, runs errands, directs visitors, and answers telephone.
Takes and records demographic information, height, weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration rates, and food/fluid intake/output, and calorie counts, as directed.
Monitors patient status and documents specific vital sign information.
Utilizes computer systems to acquire needed supplies and to enter patient data, as defined by role.
Provides skilled technical care according to unit-specific and generic structure standards, protocols and procedures, prescribed medical interventions, and nursing guidelines.
Maintains a clean and orderly environment, ensuring patient safety and comfort at all times.
Accurately documents all care given.
Assumes responsibility for own growth and development; attends 50% staff meetings. Shift Variable Time Type Full time Scheduled Weekly Hours 36 Cost Center Agency Use Policy and Agency Submittal Disclaimer Bronson Healthcare Group and its affiliates (“Bronson”) strictly prohibit the acceptance of unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies ("Recruiters") in response to job postings or word of mouth. Unsolicited resumes sent to any employee of Bronson by Recruiters, without both a valid written agreement with Bronson and a direct written request from the Bronson Talent Acquisition Department for a specific job position, will be considered the property of Bronson. Furthermore, no fees will be owed or paid to Recruiters who submit resumes for unsolicited candidates, even if those candidates are hired. This policy applies regardless of whether the Recruiter has a pre-existing agreement with Bronson. Only candidates submitted through a specific written agreement with the Bronson Talent Acquisition Department for a named position are eligible for fee consideration. Please take a moment to watch a brief video highlighting employment with Bronson! Bronson Healthcare is a community-owned, not-for-profit health system that has been serving southwest Michigan since 1900. Today, with a workforce of 9,000 people and 1,500 medical staff members, it is the area’s largest employer and leading healthcare system. Bronson provides care in virtually every specialty and offers a full range of services from primary care to critical care at more than 100 locations. Bronson’s exceptionally high quality standards enable us to do what’s right for our patients and their families. We are empowered as individuals and as teams, to apply our skills and experience so that every patient receives safe, timely and effective treatment. What’s more, our state-of-the-art, technology and evidence-based processes give us the tools we need to deliver the right care, at the right time. By putting each patient and their family at the center of our work, we demonstrate the dignity and respect we have for each individual we serve. This unwavering commitment to serving others combined with our unique healing environment helps make the patient experience here an exceptional one. The excellence and Positivity of our employees and medical staff has contributed to Bronson Healthcare being ranked by Forbes as one of America’s Best-In-State Employers (2022-23), by Newsweek as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women (2023) and by the National Association for Business Resources as one of the 2023 Top 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For.
