Night Shift Emergency Dept Tech — Patient Care & Impact

Ochsner Health System; Gretna (LA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health System in Gretna, LA is seeking an Emergency Department Technician for the West Bank night shift. You will assist with patient care under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse, perform technical skills and treatments, and help maintain department standards in a fast-paced environment.

Required: high school diploma or equivalent, BLS from the American Heart Association, and CPI upon hire. Preferred: hospital experience.

Qualifications

• Required - High school diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred - Hospital experience.
• Required - Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association.
• Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Computer literacy

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Ochsner Health System in Gretna, LA is seeking an Emergency Department Technician for the West Bank night shift. You will assist with patient care under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse, perform technical skills and treatments, and help maintain department standards in a fast-paced environment.

Required: high school diploma or equivalent, BLS from the American Heart Association, and CPI upon hire. Preferred: hospital experience.