McLaren Health Care·Mount Pleasant, Michigan
The Emergency Department Technician provides direct and indirect patient care, including assisting with procedures, specimen transport, and room preparation. They also manage equipment inventory and maintain accurate patient medical records.
Under the direct supervision, 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. Essential Functions and Responsibilities: 1. Provides direct and indirect patient care, assisting nursing and physician staff with patient care procedures. 2. Inventories and restocks emergency department equipment. 3. Collects and transports specimens such as urine, blood, and cultures. 4. Assists with the admission and discharge of patients, initiates and discontinues intravenous lines, cleans and prepares examination room between patients. 5. Places patients on monitors, provides wound care, assists with orthopedic procedures and other emergency room procedures as requested. 6. Reports and records observations in the patient medical record.
· High school diploma or equivalent. · Six months patient care experience in a health care delivery setting. · Certification as an emergency medical technician (EMT), paramedic, medical assistant (MA), certified nursing assistant (CNA) OR one year operating room or healthcare experience will be considered. ·
BLS certification
Preferred: · ACLS certification.
Candidates must have a high school diploma and at least six months of patient care experience in a healthcare setting. A valid BLS certification and a relevant professional certification such as EMT, Paramedic, MA, or CNA are required.
Market context
In Michigan, support-services roles in healthcare often stay active because clinics and practices need dependable staff who can handle patient-facing and back-office tasks. These positions are competitive because employers commonly require a high school diploma, completion of a competency-based medical assistant training program, and timely BLS plus a recognized Medical Assistant certification. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit and confirm your certification timeline before applying.
