Unit Technician
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Henry Ford Health
Brighton, MI, US
Summary
The Unit Technician monitors patients and maintains a safe unit environment while assisting with activities of daily living and vital sign collection. They also support the multidisciplinary team by preparing medical records and assisting with laboratory processes.
Job Description
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.
Job Description
About the Department
Make a difference through specialized behavioral health services that support individuals and families across every stage of care. Our behavioral health teams provide compassionate, recovery-focused treatment in collaborative environments designed to promote wellness, resilience, and long-term success.
Role Overview
As a Behavioral Health Technician/Unit Technician, you will play a vital role in supporting patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN). You will assist in implementing care management, reinforcing patient education, and maintaining a safe and supportive environment for patients. Your contributions are essential to ensuring high-quality, compassionate care for those on their journey to recovery.
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
- Monitor patients and the environment, document observations, and maintain a safe unit.
- Assist with patient activities of daily living (ADLs) and provide comfort and support.
- Take and document patient vital signs, height, and weight as directed.
- Prepare medical records, collect specimens, and assist with laboratory processes.
- Support the multidisciplinary team in developing patient treatment plans.
- Maintain supplies and ensure compliance with infection control and safety policies.
What You Will Need
Required Qualifications
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- 3-6 months of previous work experience in a customer service and/or patient service environment.
- Valid Driver's License obtained prior to hire date.
- CPI certification within 120 days of employment and maintain current certification thereafter.
- Basic Life Support Provider certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) within 120 days of hire/transfer date.
Preferred Qualifications
- Post high school training as a medical assistant or equivalent.
- Previous training and/or experience in obtaining vital signs.
What We Offer
Join a team where you can grow your career, collaborate with dedicated professionals, and contribute to mission-driven work. We provide opportunities for learning and development in a supportive environment that values your contributions.
Join Our Team
Ready to make a difference? Apply now and be part of a team that's transforming lives through compassionate care.
