Emergency Department Technician

ED Technician II

The Franciscan Health 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 deemed necessary to ensure optimal patient care and physician service.

Franciscan Health is a leading healthcare organization dedicated to providing exceptional patient care and promoting health and wellness in our community. Our mission is to ensure that every patient receives the highest quality of care through innovation, compassion, and excellence. 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 who provide compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve.

What You Can Expect:

• Perform cardiac monitoring duties, like EKGs, to ensure accurate monitoring of patient condition.
• Gather equipment to start an IV when requested (secure IV pump, tubing, IV start kit, IV catheter).
• Provide equipment for lumbar puncture, Central line, I.V. insertion, and chest tube insertion.
• Intervene with CPR and first assist if necessary.
• Label and transport specimens to the laboratory.
• Perform wound care and prepare the patient for wound closure.
• Complete assignments and reports to the responsible Registered Nurse.
• Utilize knowledge/experience of the hospital safety plan, and act accordingly during codes and drills.
• Orient patient/family to surroundings and instruct on how to call for assistance.

Qualifications:

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

Travel is required: Never or Rarely

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of Franciscan Alliance to provide equal employment to its employees and qualified applicants for employment as otherwise required by an applicable local, state or Federal law. Franciscan Alliance reserves a Right of Conscience objection in the event local, state or Federal ordinances that violate its values and the free exercise of its religious rights. Franciscan Alliance is committed to equal employment opportunity.