The Henry Ford Plymouth ED is an 18 bed, freestanding ER that is connected to a medical center. Our providers (both physicians and MLPs) see PEDS and adult patients, and take EMS traffic, when appropriate. Our staff work closely together and share a central workstation. Since opening in September 2022, we have also collaborated very closely with pharmacy, lab, US, and especially radiology. In line with HFH values, we respect and appreciate diversity, both in ourselves and in those we treat. We aim to continuously seek out and provide best and safest practices, caring for our patients as we would our family and loved ones.

Headed by a Director, a Nurse Manager, and a Nursing Supervisor who are supportive and present, this newer department is a melting pot of team members who are committed to excellence. We strive to remain hyper-focused on safety and teamwork through constant re-evaluation and keeping open lines of communication. Our team has been and will continue to be dedicated to looking out for each other and working together to provide the best care to our patients and community.

Among other duties, our EDTs here can expect to do blood draws, EKGs, vital signs/assisting with triage, bladder scanning, and assisting in codes. Often our EDTs will be required to sit and monitor our behavioral health patients 1:1. We see many elderly patients, which contributes to us seeing a large number of fall patients. Splinting is common, as is basic wound care. Both nurses and EDTs work together with housekeeping to keep treatment rooms and our department clean.

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Assist with patient care based on individual needs within the scope of practice under direct supervision of a registered nurse or physician.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists RNs and physicians with assessments, examinations and treatments as requested. The following list of treatments/examinations is not inclusive and may vary by Business Unit:
  • Drawing blood and collection of specimens
  • EKG's
  • Splint/immobilizers applications
  • Taking vital signs on adults and pediatric patients
  • Inserting neuro-gastric tubes and attaches it to the ordered drainage.
  • Urethral catherizations of adult patients
  • Application of sterile dressings
  • Starting unmedicated IV's in Category II
  • Discontinuance of peripheral IV's
• Prepares and assists physician with procedures such as:
  • Suturing-preps patients and prepares sterile trays.
  • Application of casts, holding patients.
  • Miscellaneous procedures including pelvic exams, lumbar punctures
• Recognizes potentially life threatening dysrhythmias and abnormal vital signs and reports same to RN/provider
• Assists patients as needed.
• Adheres to hospital policy addressing standard precautions, safety regulations and guidelines.
• Documents patient care performed, including vital signs.
• Cleans equipment, monitor stock and restocks equipment and supplies as required.
• Assists in ordering routine equipment; maintains sufficient quantities of stretchers, wheelchairs, suction equipment, etc. in ER area.
• Transports patients and supplies.
• Maintains departmental cleanliness and prepares rooms between patients and procedures.
• Maintains knowledge and utilization of limited high tech emergency and nonemergency equipment.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.