Emergency Room Technical Assistant

Job Description

Emergency Room Technical Assistant - Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital

Full Time Afternoons

36 hours per week / 11am -11:30pm

 

About the Department: Rooted in the Detroit River community since 1926, Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital offers a unique blend of small-town connection and big-system resources. Our Emergency Department is dedicated to providing exceptional care to the Downriver community, supported by a rich history and a team committed to making a difference. Located minutes from riverfront parks, marinas, and waterfront dining, our hospital combines historic charm with modern healthcare excellence, all within an easy drive from Detroit.

Role Overview: As an Emergency Room Technical Assistant, you will play a vital role in assisting with patient care based on individual needs, working under the direct supervision of registered nurses or providers. Your contributions ensure the smooth operation of the Emergency Department, supporting both patients and healthcare professionals in delivering timely and effective care.

Why Henry Ford Health: At Henry Ford Health, we are relentless advocates for exceptional care for our patients, communities, and each other. We come to do meaningful work and grow our careers, and we stay for the connection, support, and shared pride in making the impossible, possible.

What You Will Do: - Assist with patient care based on individual needs under the supervision of a registered nurse or provider. - Support the Emergency Department team in ensuring timely and effective patient care. - Contribute to a collaborative environment focused on delivering exceptional healthcare services. - Complete a 180-day orientation period successfully to integrate into the team and role responsibilities. - Work within the scope of practice to provide technical assistance in emergency situations. - Help maintain a safe and organized patient care environment.

Qualifications

What You Will Need

Required Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED equivalent
• BCLS certification

One of the following

• B-EMT certification
• completion of 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 (must complete applicable certification/program within 12 months of hire)

 

Preferred Qualifications

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

 

What We Offer: Join a team where career growth, collaboration, and mission-driven work are at the forefront. You'll have access to learning opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact in a supportive, innovative environment.

Join Our Team: Ready to make a difference? Apply now and be part of a team that's transforming healthcare.

Company Description

Henry 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.