Emergency Department Technician

Work Schedule and Shift Premiums

• Full Time | 1200 to 0030 | 36 hours / three 12-hour shifts per week including every other weekend and Christmas Eve / Christmas Day on a rotation 
• 2nd shift premium is $2.00/hour
• Weekend premium is an additional $2.00/hour

Benefits

• Insurance: medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, disability
• Paid Time Off for: illness, vacation and holidays
• Retirement: 403(b) with match 
• Employees who work on a recognized holiday are paid time and a half for hours worked on the holiday in addition to holiday pay at straight time
• Education assistance and continuing education

Requirements / Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required from an accredited institution
• CNA, EMT-Advanced, or EMT-Paramedic certification required
• CPI and BLS required | Life certification courses provided free of charge on-site at the hospital
• Good phone, computer, clerical and follow-up skills with strong attention to detail
• Must possess a positive attitude toward patients and coworkers
• Must be a team player

Responsibilities

• Provides prompt and efficient services to Emergency Department patients
• Identifies and acts on the needs of patients in a positive, polite, compassionate, and timely manner
• Has knowledge of the patient’s condition and plan of care and assists under the direction of the RN and physician
• Effectively performs basic nursing care procedures: weights, dressing changes, Foley insertion and removal, start and removal of IV lines, applying warm/cold compresses, simple NG care, blood glucose testing, etc.
• Collects patient specimens (e.g. urine, blood, stool, sputum), labels and sends to the laboratory in a timely fashion
• Maintains accurate records within the chart: graphic, intake and output, lab draws, IV starts, and appropriate patient care documentation
• Answers the telephone in a friendly manner, takes messages, and directs calls
• Performs clerical duties related to admissions, discharges, transfers, etc. Inputs computer data
• Promptly and accurately recognizes and reports all concerns and abnormal findings. Demonstrates the ability and willingness to advocate for the patient
• Performs other duties as required or assigned

Why Hillsdale Hospital

• Hillsdale Hospital is dedicated to excellence in healthcare community service, continued improvement, and respect for human life. We manage the health needs of our local community through compassionate and highly skilled care in our clean, safe, healing environment.
• Additionally, Hillsdale Hospital is a Detroit Free Press Top Workplace in Michigan and a USA Today Top Workplaces!

Equal Opportunity Employer