ER Care Technician: Fast-Paced, Compassionate Care

LCMC Health; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

LCMC Health in New Orleans seeks an Emergency Room Technician to join an urgent care team. You will assist nurses and physicians, monitor vital signs, collect specimens, and support trauma and orthopedic care under physician orders.

Your empathy and teamwork will be essential in fast-paced emergencies across ED and waiting areas. Minimum requirements include a High School Diploma or 2 years of related clinical experience, plus BLS and CPI certifications.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• BLS certification required by AHA.
• CPI Non-violent Crisis Prevention certification.

Responsibilities

• Obtain patient’s vital signs as directed.
• Communicate changes in vitals to the nurse or physician.
• Assist with specimen collection per protocol.
• Provide surface trauma or orthopedic care per orders.
• Check on patients in rooms and waiting areas and escort as needed.
• Answer calls, alarms, and call lights promptly.
• Maintain cleanliness of rooms and equipment per policy.
• Assist in emergency situations as requested.

Skills

Empathy

Teamwork

Communication

Clinical vigilance

Education

High School Diploma

BLS (American Heart Association)

CPI Non-violent Crisis Prevention

Job description

LCMC Health in New Orleans seeks an Emergency Room Technician to join an urgent care team. You will assist nurses and physicians, monitor vital signs, collect specimens, and support trauma and orthopedic care under physician orders.

Your empathy and teamwork will be essential in fast-paced emergencies across ED and waiting areas. Minimum requirements include a High School Diploma or 2 years of related clinical experience, plus BLS and CPI certifications.