Emergency Department Tech - Emergency Services

St. Tammany Parish Hospital • Covington, LA

16d • Onsite

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: 36 WORK SHIFT: 7p - 7a JOB SUMMARY: 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.
• 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.

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 to a group of patients for a designated time period

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED