Emergency Services Technician

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　　Summary

　　Adult Emergency Services is currently seeking experienced Emergency Department (ED) Techs. Under the direction of the RN, the ED Tech will perform patient care services and specific technical duties that provide for emergent and urgent care, safety, and comfort for the adult patient and their family.

　　Mission Statement

　　Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

　　Responsibilities*

　　This is a fast-paced, challenging position in an academic environment fully committed to maintaining excellence in family centered adult emergency care.

　　As directed and supervised by the RN, major responsibilities for the ED tech includes:

　　Providing safe and efficient care to adults of all ages experiencing an emergency situation.

　　Providing Patient & Family Centered Care through collaboration with all members of the health care team in order to meet complex care requirements of the emergency adult population.

　　Provides assistance with emergency procedures, including but not limited to vital signs, IV insertion, venipuncture, wound care, application of orthopedic devices, 12-lead EKG, patient monitoring during diagnostic procedures, patient transport, stocking department supplies.

　　Demonstrates competence in the implementation of technical skills required for the care of the adult emergency patient according to UMHS policies, procedures, and standards.

　　Demonstrates critical thinking skills as evidenced by the utilization of a rapid decision making process in emergency situations.

　　Demonstrates full compliance with practices in documentation while providing adult emergency care.

　　Assumes leadership responsibilities in teamwork and adult patient care delivery.

　　Identifies and assumes responsibility for ones own learning needs.

　　Required Qualifications*

　　High school graduation or an equivalent combination of education and experience

　　One-year current experience as a prehospital provider, ED Tech, or assistive personnel in an acute care setting OR successful completion of second year nursing school in a BSN program.

　　Current Basic Life Support Provider verification.

　　Physical Requirements

　　This position requires extensive standing/walking, as well as lifting, positioning, pushing, and/or transferring of patients.Desired Qualifications*

　　Basic proficiency in venipuncture and/or IV insertion

　　Current ACLS & PALS verification

　　Excellent interpersonal communication skills.

　　Excellent organizational skills.

　　Demonstrated ability to work effectively under mental and emotional pressure of emergency situations.

　　Demonstrated ability to function as a productive team member.

　　Work Schedule

　　Specialty: Emergency Department

　　Hours: Evenings: (3p-3a), every other weekend required

　　Additional Information

　　Adult Emergency Services is a Level One adult trauma center and tertiary facility with referrals from across the state. ED Techs partner with adult emergency nurses, board certified adult emergency medicine faculty, residents and physician assistants to provide expert family centered care for adults who present with injuries and illness across the range of acuity from minor to critical care. The department provides ED techs with an in-depth orientation, annual mandatory education, and continuing educational opportunities to include maintaining BLS and ACLS as well as the opportunity to audit TNCC and ENPC.

　　Background Screening

　　Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

　　Application Deadline

　　Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

　　U-M EEO/AA Statement

　　The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

　　Job Detail

　　Job Opening ID

　　244471

　　Working Title

　　Emergency Services Technician

　　Job Title

　　Emergency Services Technician

　　Work Location

　　Michigan Medicine - Ann Arbor

　　Ann Arbor, MI

　　Full/Part Time

　　Full-Time

　　Regular/Temporary

　　Regular

　　FLSA Status

　　Nonexempt

　　Organizational Group

　　Um Hospital

　　Department

　　MM Emergency Department

　　Posting Begin/End Date

　　1/24/2024 - 2/03/2024

　　Career Interest

　　Patient Care Services

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