Critical Care Noctensivist

St. Tammany Parish Hospital•Covington, LA

41d

About The Position

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: 42 JOB SUMMARY: Diagnose, manage, and treatment of all patients in the Intensive Care Unit. Providing expert management of life-threatening conditions, coordinating multidisciplinary care and ensuring high-quality patient outcomes. The role involves direct patient care, teaching, participating in quality improvement activities and collaboration with specialists and staff across disciplines.

Requirements

Must be licensed by the Louisiana State board of Medical Examiners to practice medicine.
Board Certified in Critical Care or Emergency Medicine is preferred
Current BLS and ALS certifications through any International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR) provided courses such as but not limited to: Ochsner Health System, American Heart Association, and American Red Cross. The ILCOR course must include a manikin check-off (ALS required by specialty only)
Proven expertise in ICU procedures and critical care management
Patient care and procedural skills
Strong interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills
Commitment to providing compassionate, high-quality care in a team based setting
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.