Emergency Department Tech Per Diem
St. Tammany Parish Hospital•Covington, LA
•Onsite
About The Position
The ED Technician is a specially trained bedside caregiver who assists the professional nursing staff in performing routine care, performs specialized technical skills, reports any unusual incident or findings, and maintains patient safety at all times to a group of patients for a designated time period. Care given by an ED Technician is in accordance with standards and procedures of the hospital.
Requirements
- High School graduate or equivalent (i.e. GED) preferred.
- One (1) year experience as a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) in the acute care hospital setting OR one (1) year experience as an EMT-Basic on an ambulance crew OR one (1) year experience as a Patient Care Technician preferred.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an ILCOR-approved provider (e.g., Ochsner Health System, American Heart Association, or American Red Cross) with a hands-on manikin skills check.
- If not certified at the time of hire, obtaining an approved BLS certification within 3 months of your start date is required.
Nice To Haves
- One (1) year experience as a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) in the acute care hospital setting OR one (1) year experience as an EMT-Basic on an ambulance crew OR one (1) year experience as a Patient Care Technician preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assists the professional nursing staff in performing routine care.
- Performs specialized technical skills.
- Reports any unusual incident or findings.
- Maintains patient safety at all times.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
