ED Technician II(0.9 Days)

Franciscan Health; La Fayette (KY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Franciscan Health Lafayette East Campus is seeking an ED Technician II to provide direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or physician across all age groups. Location: Lafayette, IN. Work involves assisting with transfers, IVs, specimens, and patient care tasks to support timely physician services.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED, EMT-NREMT certification, and CPR certification; 1 year ED experience preferred. On-site role with standard hospital shifts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• EMT-NREMT certification required.
• CPR certification required by American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Perform cardiac monitoring duties and EKGs.
• Assist with IV starts, line setup and related equipment.
• Provide equipment for procedures (lumbar puncture, central line, chest tube).
• Intervene with CPR and first assist when needed.
• Label, transport and store specimens to the lab.
• Assist with wound care and patient preparation for closure.
• Complete assignments and reports to the nurse in charge.
• Follow hospital safety plans during codes and drills.

Education

High School Diploma/GED

EMT - National Registry

CPR - American Heart Association

Job description

Franciscan Health Lafayette East Campus
1701 S Creasy Ln Lafayette, Indiana 47905

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 11 ministries and access points across Indiana, 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)- Required
• 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.

Franciscan provides eligible employees with comprehensive benefit offerings. Find an overview on the benefit section of our career site, jobs.franciscanhealth.org.