Francisan Health-posted 3 months ago
Lafayette, IN
5,001-10,000 employees
Hospitals

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.

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