Psych Triage ED Tech – PRN

Lake Charles Memorial Hospital; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Lake Charles Memorial Hospital is seeking an Emergency Room Technician to assist the nursing staff with patient care and comfort. This role involves performing delegated duties, monitoring patients, and supporting the care team under supervision.

The candidate should hold a High School Diploma or GED and CPR certification; nursing assistant experience is preferred. The position emphasizes safety, timely communication, and reliable teamwork in a fast-paced emergency setting.

Qualifications

• CPR certification is required.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Nursing assistant experience preferred must be noted.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical patient care under the direction of a licensed nurse.
• Communicate abnormal variances in data (vital signs, pain, etc.) to appropriate staff.
• Demonstrate basic decision-making skills to complete routine tasks.
• Perform unit-specific procedures as delegated by nursing staff.

Skills

CPR certified

Nursing assistant experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Nursing assistant experience preferred

Job description

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION

The Emergency Room Technician performs various patient care activities and related non professional services necessary in caring for the personal needs and comfort of patients Assists the professional nursing staff by performing any delegated duties specialized procedures and assists with care of seriously ill patients

SUPERVISION

Reports directly to Nurse Manager andor Charge Nurse

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

Under the direction of the Licensed Nurse provides physical patient care in a safe mannerCommunicates abnormal variances of data vital signs pain etc to appropriate staffConsistently utilizes basic decision making skills to complete routine tasksCompetently performs unit specific procedures

The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job The incumbents may be requested to perform job related tasks other than those stated in this description

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• CPR certified
• Nursing assistant experience preferred but not required

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Work Environment Work requires a variety of physical activities including sitting standing and walking Bending stooping and lifting are minimal The work environment may be physically confining Visual acuity required for a variety of activities Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

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