ED Technician- Indianapolis- full/part time

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.

WHO WE ARE
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 that provide compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

• 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.

Qualifications

• Required High School Diploma/GED

• 1 year Emergency Department Required

• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) - Required

• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) - American Heart Association

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.