McLaren Health Care·Clarkston, Michigan
Provides direct and indirect patient care assistance to nursing and medical staff in the emergency department. Responsibilities include restocking equipment, transporting specimens, and assisting with patient admissions and discharges.
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. 7. Reports patient care needs and changes in condition to the nursing staff. 8. Performs all other duties as assigned.
Required: · High school diploma or equivalent. · Six months patient care experience in a health care delivery setting OR completion of the US Armed Services medic program. · Certification as an emergency medical technician (EMT), paramedic, medical assistant (MA), or certified nursing assistant (CNA). · BLS certification.
· ACLS certification.
Requires a high school diploma and certification as an EMT, Paramedic, MA, or CNA, along with BLS certification. Candidates must have six months of patient care experience or completion of the US Armed Services medic program.
Market context
In Michigan, nursing roles often show steady demand across hospitals, clinics, long-term care, and home health settings. These positions can be competitive because employers may prioritize licensure readiness, BLS timing, and flexibility for shift-based care. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits from the original posting to save research time, and confirm you can meet the High School Diploma or GED requirement and obtain BLS within 90 days before applying.
