Emergency Room Technical Assistant - Fairlane Medical ...

Henry Ford Medical Center – Fairlane is a state-of-the-art healthcare facility located in Dearborn, MI, offering 24-hour emergency care and a wide range of specialty services. As one of the busiest freestanding emergency rooms in the country, our Fairlane ER delivers fast, high-quality care for patients with urgent medical needs.Our on-site services include laboratory, pharmacy, radiology, and a Walk-In Clinic, treating non-emergency concerns such as fever, eye infections, rashes, coughs, deep cuts, and fractures.We are looking for dedicated professionals who are: Punctual and reliable Team players who work well with others and individually Able to prioritize effectively and thrive in a fast-paced environment Adaptable to constant change and welcomes constructive criticism for growth Strong communicators with excellent interpersonal skills Aware of surroundings, highly motivated, and proactive in seeking out tasks If you are passionate about delivering quality patient care in a dynamic, high-energy environment, we encourage you to explore this opportunity! GENERAL SUMMARY:Assist with patient care based on individual needs within the scope of practice under direct supervision of a registered nurse or Provider.PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Assists RNs and Providers with assessments, examinations and treatments as requested. The following list of treatments/examinations is not inclusive and may vary by Business Unit: a) Drawing blood and collection of specimensb) EKG’sc) Splint/immobilizers applicationsd) Taking vital signs on adults and pediatric patientse) Inserting neuro-gastric tubesf) Urethral catheterization of adult patientsg) Discontinuance of peripheral IV’sh) Starting unmediated IV’s Prepares and assists Providers with procedures such as: a) Suturing-preps patients and prepares sterile trays.b) Application of casts.c) Miscellaneous procedures including pelvic exams, lumbar punctures. Assists patients as needed. Recognize potential of life-threatening dysrhythmias and abnormal vital signs and report same to RN/Provider. Adheres to hospital policy addressing standard precautions, safety regulations and guidelines. Documents patient care performed. Interact with patients and families as appropriate, ensuring excellent patient and customer experiences. Transports patients and supplies. Cleans equipment, monitors stock, and restocks equipment and supplies as required. 10.Assists in ordering routine equipment; maintains enough stretchers, wheelchairs, suction equipment, etc. in ER area.11.Maintains departmental cleanliness and prepares rooms between patientsEDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalent required. BCLS certification required. Previous Emergency Department Technician, Medical Assistant experience preferred. CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED:One of the following certifications/programs required: B-EMT Graduate from a formal Medical Assistant program. Completion of a formal nursing education program. Completion of a formal medical doctor education program OR One (1) year of applicable Emergency Room Technical experience in lieu of above completed certification/program.Additional Requirements: (Must complete applicable certification/program within 12 months of hire). Successful completion of a 180-day orientation period required. EMT license preferred. Additional Information Organization: Henry Ford Medical Group Department: Emergency Med-Breech Shift: Day Job Union Code: Not ApplicableAdditional Details This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.OverviewHenry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services – from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford’s care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation’s most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus. Learn more at henryford.com/careers .BenefitsThe health and overall well-being of our team members is our priority. That’s why we offer support in the various components of our team’s well-being: physical, emotional, social, financial and spiritual. Our Total Rewards program includes competitive health plan options, with three consumer-driven health plans (CDHPs), a PPO plan and an HMO plan. Our team members enjoy a number of additional benefits, ranging from dental and eye care coverage to tuition assistance, family forming benefits, discounts to dozens of businesses and more. Employees classified as contingent status are not eligible for benefits.Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Henry Ford Health is committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height, weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.

Created: 2026-03-10