EMT Emergency Department Technician- FT/PT

Franciscan Alliance, Inc.•Lafayette, IN

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The ED Technician II provides direct patient care, under the direction of a Registered Nurse or Physician, of all age groups from neonate through geriatric. This position may assist with patient transfers, repositioning, transporting of patients, obtaining supplies, or specimens, and any other duties, as deemed necessary to ensure optimal patient care and physician service. WHO WE ARE With 12 ministries and access points across Indiana and Illinois, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest. Franciscan Health takes pride in hiring coworkers that provide compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED
1 year Emergency Department
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) - National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) Card
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) - American Heart Association

Responsibilities

Assist with CPR on full arrest patients.
Complete assignments and reports to the responsible Registered Nurse.
Demonstrates knowledge of the hospital safety plan, and acts accordingly during codes and drills.
Gather equipment to start an IV when requested (secure IV pump, tubing, IV start kit, IV catheter).
Label and transport specimens to the laboratory.
Orient patient and family to surroundings, and instruct on how to call for assistance.
Performs EKGs.
Perform hand washing between patient contact.
Perform wound care and prepare the patient for wound closure.
Properly identify patient before providing care.
Provide equipment for lumbar puncture, Central line, I.V. insertion, and chest tube insertion.
Receive report/instructions from the nurse before rendering any direct patient care.