Emergency Department Technician FT Day-Shift

Ochsner Clinic Foundation • Slidell, LA

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About The Position

Assists the hospital in nursing care of patients and performs special technical skills and treatments according to the employee’s level of knowledge, under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse. Provides direct patient care under the direct supervision of a registered nurse and performs clinical duties as outlined by departmental competency. The role requires accurate documentation, adherence to established objectives, policies, and procedures, and maintaining professional knowledge and required certifications through growth and development. Employees adapt their conduct and communication to the patient population, including respecting privacy, introducing themselves appropriately, explaining services or procedures, requesting permissions, and adjusting communication style. The position also requires compliance with applicable laws, accreditation standards, regulatory requirements, and the employer’s Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct. Other related duties may be assigned, and responsibilities may change at the employer’s discretion.

This is a patient-care-area position with routine exposure to blood, body fluids, tissue, and potentially infectious specimens or communicable diseases. There may also be occupational exposure to hazardous medications or waste. The physical demands are classified as Medium Work: exerting 20–50 pounds of force occasionally, 10–25 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
• Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) required upon hire.
• Proficiency using computers, software, and web-based applications.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present information clearly and professionally to individuals at varying levels throughout the patient-care process.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to be self-directed and work independently.
• Effective planning, organizational, and time-management skills.

Nice To Haves

• Hospital experience.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care under the direct supervision of a registered nurse.
• Performs clinical job duties as outlined by departmental competency.
• Supports nursing and hospital administration by accepting established objectives, policies, and procedures.
• Accurately documents patient-related tasks.
• Maintains professional knowledge and required certifications through growth and development.
• Adapts behavior and communication to the patient population, including respecting privacy, introducing oneself appropriately, explaining services or procedures, requesting permissions, and adjusting communication style.
• Remains knowledgeable about and complies with applicable federal, state, and local laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Reports known or suspected unethical or questionable conduct and patient or employee safety, privacy, or other compliance-related concerns.
• Performs other related duties as required.

What This Job Offers

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