Emergency Department Tech Per Diem (Day Shift)

St. Tammany Health System; Covington (LA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Tammany Health System is seeking an ED Technician to support the nursing staff with routine bedside care and specialized technical tasks. You will report unusual findings and help maintain patient safety for a designated group of patients in the ED.

Qualified candidates typically have CNA, EMT-Basic, or PCT experience, with current BLS certification. A high school diploma or GED is required, and the role involves working 7am-7pm with a TBD weekly schedule.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year experience as CNA in acute care OR EMT-Basic on ambulance OR Patient Care Technician experience preferred.
• Current BLS certification from ILCOR-approved provider with hands-on manikin skills check.
• If not certified at hire, obtain BLS certification within 3 months of start date.

Responsibilities

• Assist nursing staff with routine patient care.
• Perform specialized technical skills as directed.
• Report unusual incidents or findings promptly.
• Maintain patient safety at all times in assigned group of patients.

Skills

CNA experience

EMT-Basic

Patient Care Tech

Education

High School diploma

Job description

At St. Tammany Health System, delivering world-class healthcare close to home is our goal. That means we are committed to attracting and retaining the very best professionals for every position in our health system.

Job Description And Position Requirements

Scheduled Weekly Hours: TBD

Work Shift

7am-7pm

JOB SUMMARY

The ED Technician is a specially trained bedside caregiver who assists the professional nursing staff in performing routine care, performs specialized technical skills, reports any unusual incident or findings, and maintains patient safety at all times to a group of patients for a designated time period. Care given by an ED Technician is in accordance with standards and procedures of the hospital.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High School graduate or equivalent (i.e. GED) preferred. One (1) year experience as a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) in the acute care hospital setting OR one (1) year experience as an EMT-Basic on an ambulance crew OR one (1) year experience as a Patient Care Technician preferred. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an ILCOR-approved provider (e.g., Ochsner Health System, American Heart Association, or American Red Cross) with a hands-on manikin skills check. If not certified at the time of hire, obtaining an approved BLS certification within 3 months of your start date is required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Must possess good physical health. Some requirements include but are not limited to standing, sitting or walking for long periods of time. Lifting at least 20 pounds is required. Must be able to work with a moderate level of noise.

Physical Effort required

• Constant (67%-100%) - seeing
• Frequently (34%-66%) - lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, reaching, handling/feeling, talking, hearing
• Occasionally (1%-33%) - climbing (stairs, ladders, etc.), stooping, crouching

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

St. Tammany Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. St. Tammany Health System is committed to equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability status, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.