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Henry Ford Health

Academic medical center delivering comprehensive healthcare

Emergency Room Technical Assistant

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareUpdated on Nov 12
Full-timeDetroit, MI, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or GED equivalent is required.
  • BCLS certification is required.
  • Applicants must have one of the following: B-EMT certification; completion of a formal Medical Assistant program; completion of a formal nursing education program (two-year degree or higher); completion of a formal medical doctor education program; or one year of applicable Emergency Room Technical experience, with the applicable certification or program completed within 12 months of hire.
  • Willingness to complete the 180-day orientation period.
  • Ability to work under the direct supervision of registered nurses and providers within the scope of practice.
  • Commitment to maintaining safety, infection control, and professional standards.

Responsibilities

  • Support patient care by assisting with vital signs, EKG monitoring, and other technical tasks under the guidance of the nursing and provider team.
  • Assist patients with positioning, comfort measures, and basic care needs.
  • Prepare treatment areas, restock supplies, and ensure equipment is ready for the clinical team.
  • Communicate with patients and families, answer questions, and provide reassurance during ER visits.
  • Collaborate with nurses, providers, and other ER staff to deliver patient care.
  • Follow safety protocols and infection control procedures, and maintain a clean, organized treatment environment.
  • Assist with patient transport, documentation, and other tasks that support ER operations.
  • Perform all duties under the direct supervision of a registered nurse or provider, within the scope of practice.

Desired Qualifications

  • Previous Emergency Department Technician or Medical Assistant experience.
  • EMT license.

About the Company

Henry Ford Health

Academic medical center delivering comprehensive healthcare

Henry Ford Health operates a large Michigan health system that provides a full range of medical services through 13 acute-care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, home health, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care, and more, along with health insurance and related retail. It delivers care via a network of hospitals and clinics offering primary, preventive, specialty, surgical, and rehabilitative services, with options for in-person and virtual visits, while also supporting research and education to improve treatments. The system stands out as one of Michigan’s largest and most diverse employers with over 50,000 team members and more than 550 sites, and it is repeatedly recognized for excellence in cancer, cardiology, neurology, orthopedics, and multi-organ transplants, underpinned by strong research funding. Its goal is to partner with patients and communities to provide high-quality care, advance medical research, and educate the next generation of health professionals.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Grant
Total funding
$40.3M
Headquarters
Detroit, MI
Founded
1915

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