TEAS EMT

Franciscan Alliance, Inc.; Louisiana (MO); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Franciscan Health Lafayette Central is seeking an Emergency Medical Technician to respond to emergency calls, provide immediate care, and transport patients to a medical facility. The role requires EMT certification (Indiana/NREMT), BLS, and a valid driver’s license, with travel up to 100% as part of the job.

Preferred candidates have ER/911 experience and demonstrate strong ability to assess and manage patients in transit, following regulatory scopes of care.

Qualifications

• Requires High School Diploma or GED.
• Emergency setting experience preferred (ER/911).
• EMT certification recognized in Indiana (NREMT).
• BLS certification (American Heart Association).
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Respond to emergency calls and provide immediate medical care.
• Administer CPR and use AED as needed in pre-hospital setting.
• Assess patient en route to the emergency facility and adjust care.
• Work within scope of care per state/regional/local regulations.
• Manage general medical complaints including altered mental status.
• Document observations and care provided verbally and in writing.
• Restock and replace used linens, blankets, and supplies.

Skills

Emergency care experience

Education

High School Diploma/GED

EMT - Indiana NREMT

BLS - American Heart Association

Driver's License

Job description

Franciscan Health Lafayette Central

1501 Hartford St Lafayette, Indiana 47904

Within Franciscan, the Emergency Medical Technician holds the responsibility of responding to emergency calls. The goal of this position is to provide efficient and immediate care to the critically ill and injured, and to transport the patient to a medical facility.

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

• Search for medical identification emblems as a guide to appropriate emergency medical care.

• Administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation, including use of automated external defibrillators in a pre-hospital setting.

• Constantly assess the patient in route to the emergency facility and administer additional care, as required.

• Function within the scope of care, as defined by state, regional and local regulatory agencies.

• Manage general medical complaints, such as altered mental status, respiratory, cardiac and diabetic complaints.

• Report verbally and in writing, the observations and emergency medical care of the patient.

• Restock and replace used linens, blankets, and other supplies.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Required High School Diploma/GED

• 2 years Emergency setting (e.g. ER department or 911 contracted ambulance service) Preferred

• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) - National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) Indiana

• Basic Life Support Program (BLS) - American Heart Association

• Drivers License - Drivers License

TRAVEL IS REQUIRED:

Up to 100%

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 thebenefit section of our career site, jobs.franciscanhealth.org.