What are the responsibilities and job description for the Emergency Medical Technician position at Franciscan Health?
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
Administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation, including use of automated external defibrillators in a pre-hospital setting.
Constantly assess the patient en 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.
Search for medical identification emblems as a guide to appropriate emergency medical care.
QUALIFICATIONS
High School Diploma/GED- Required
2 years Emergency setting (e.g. ER department or 911 contracted ambulance service)- Preferred
Indiana Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) - Required
Basic Life Support Program (BLS) - American Heart Association- Required
Driver’s License - Required
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.
