Emergency Department Tech Per Diem (Day Shift)

St. Tammany Health System; United States; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Tammany Health System in Covington, LA seeks an ED Technician to support nursing staff with routine patient care and specialized clinical skills. You will report any unusual findings, help maintain patient safety, and ensure standards are followed in a busy ED.

The role requires a US high school diploma or GED, BLS certification, and prior CNA/EMT/PCT experience; shift is 7am–7pm, with a TBD weekly schedule, and a welcoming team in a community-focused hospital.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or GED preferred.
• 1 year experience as a CNA in acute care OR 1 year as EMT-Basic OR 1 year as a Patient Care Technician.
• Current BLS certification with hands-on manikin skills check.
• If not certified at hire, obtain BLS within 3 months of start date.

Responsibilities

• Assist nursing staff with routine patient care.
• Perform specialized technical skills as required.
• Report any unusual incidents or findings.
• Maintain patient safety at all times.
• Care provided in accordance with hospital standards.

Skills

BLS certification

CNA experience

EMT-Basic

PCT experience

Education

High School diploma or GED

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.

We believe the pristine beauty of St. Tammany Parish adds to our attractive compensation package. The health system is nestled in the heart of Covington on the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain. It is a peaceful, scenic, community-oriented area with an abundance of amenities to suit every taste.

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

EMPLOYMENT

Each St. Tammany Health System staff member is expected to conduct himself or herself according to our mission, vision and values.

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.