Emergency Department Technician / Patient Sitter - PRN - Day Shift - West Bank

Ochsner Health System; Gretna (LA); Sur place; USD 21 000 - 30 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Ochsner Health System seeks an Emergency Department Technician / Patient Sitter for PRN day shifts on the West Bank. You will assist nurses, monitor patients and support clinical needs in a fast-paced ED setting. Required: high school diploma, BLS certification, CPI on hire, prior hospital experience preferred.

Excellent communication and teamwork are essential to ensure patient safety and comfort. Combining compassion with attention to detail, you will help maintain patient safety and comfort

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• BLS from the American Heart Association is required.
• CPI training is required upon hire.
• Hospital experience is preferred.

Responsabilités

• Provides direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse.
• Performs clinical duties as outlined by department competency.
• Supports nursing and hospital administration by following established policies.
• Accurately documents patient-related tasks.
• Maintains professional knowledge and required certifications.
• Adapts to the patient population while respecting privacy.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Connaissances

Computer skills

Verbal & written communication

Interpersonal skills

Self-directed work

Planning & time management

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

Description du poste

Emergency Department Technician / Patient Sitter - PRN - Day Shift - West Bank

We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, andinnovate.Webelieve that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways.

At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today!

This job assists the hospital in the nursing care of patients and performs special technical skills/treatments according to level of knowledge under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse.

Education

Required -High school diploma or equivalent.

Work Experience

Required -None.

Preferred - Hospital experience.

Certifications

Required -Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association.

Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) required upon hire.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.


• Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.


• Strong interpersonal skills.


• Ability to be self-directed and work independently.


• Effective planning, organizational and time management skills.

Job Duties

• Provides direct patient care with direct supervision of the registered nurse.


• Performs clinical job duties as outlined by departmental competency.


• Supports nursing and hospital administration by acceptance of established objectives, policies and procedures.


• Accurately documents patient related tasks.


• Maintains professional knowledge and required certifications through growth and development.


• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.


• Performs other related duties as required.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.

Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.

This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Physical and Environmental Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. (Constantly: activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of the time) to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work. Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should be rated Light Work: (1) when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls; and/or (3) when the job requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of those materials is negligible. NOTE: The constant stress and strain of maintaining a production rate pace, especially in an industrial setting, can be and is physically demanding of a worker even though the amount of force exerted is negligible.

Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid and tissue.

The incumbent works in a patient care area; works in an area where patients enter; works directly with patients; and/or works with specimens that could contain diseases. There may be an occupational risk for exposure to all communicable diseases.

Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.

Ochsner is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected class, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.