About this role
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.
WHO WE ARE
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:
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.
Franciscan provides eligible employees with comprehensive benefit offerings. Find an overview on the benefit section of our career site, jobs.franciscanhealth.org.
Other facts
About Franciscan Alliance, Inc.
A trusted leader in providing faith-based, integrated health care, Franciscan Alliance brings together the latest technology, innovative procedures and the brightest, most compassionate people to serve our patients in Indiana, Illinois and Michigan. Throughout our 13 hospitals and many medical practices, we offer a number of nationally recognized Centers of Health Care Excellence.
Our health care system carries forth Christ’s healing ministry and strengthens the Catholic health care mission by: Providing a broad, coordinated continuum of health care services with an emphasis on improving the health of persons and communities; Treating the mind, body and spirit with holistic and comprehensive medical options; Developing creative structures for health care delivery; Being advocates for those in need; Identifying and developing our sisters and laity for Franciscan leadership.
What you'll do
- The ED Technician II provides direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or Physician, assisting with various tasks to ensure optimal patient care. Responsibilities include performing cardiac monitoring, assisting with IV starts, and transporting specimens to the laboratory.
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