Nurse Tech Emergency Department

About the unit  

Big Rapids Emergency Department is a community-based hospital that is part of the Corewell Healthcare System. The Big Rapids ED is a certified Primary Stroke Center and Level IV Trauma Center.  There are 20 places to treat patients with minor to major medical and traumatic emergencies. Interdisciplinary team members collaborate closely to provide relationship-based care for our patients and their loved ones. Big Rapids ED has over 27,000 visits/year and ranks highly in patient experience and throughput measures. We value teamwork, culture, and process improvement from each member of our team! 

About Big Rapids Hospital  

Look no further for exceptional care from health professionals who are proud to be part of our community. Recognized by The Leapfrog Group as an ‘A’ in hospital safety. We’re listening and evolving to better meet the needs of individuals and families in Mecosta County. Our top priority is protecting patients from preventable errors, injuries and infections. 

Scope of work  

As a Nursing Technician with Corewell Health, providing top-notch patient care is paramount. Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or Provider, you'll be performing basic nursing skills, observing patients, and communicating those observations to the other members of the team. You'll be a vital part of our team, making a real difference in the lives of our patients and their families. 

This is a direct patient care role, and duties will include Taking Vitals, Checking Blood Sugar, Wound Care, Bed bathing, Toileting, Ambulating, Catheterization, and acting as safety attendant for patients as needed.  Additionally, you could be involved in Postmortem care, doing EKGs, changing over rooms/sanitizing. 

How we will care for you, while you care for our patients   

Qualifications  

• Required High School Diploma or equivalent 

• AHA or ARC Basic Life Support (BLS) Required within 90 days  

• Experience in direct patient care is preferred