Emergency Department Technician - Full Time - St. Bernard Parish Hospital

Ochsner Health • Chalmette, LA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This job assists the hospital in the nursing care of patients and performs special technical skills/treatments according to level of knowledge under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse. Ochsner Health is a leading not-for-profit healthcare provider in the Gulf South, delivering expert care at its 46 hospitals and more than 370 health and urgent care centers. For 12 consecutive years, U.S. News & World Report has recognized Ochsner as the No. 1 hospital in Louisiana. The company is committed to serving, healing, leading, educating, and innovating, believing that every award earned, every record broken, and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill their hallways. This role is crucial in supporting patient care and maintaining professional standards within the hospital.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association.
• Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) required upon hire.
• Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals 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 with direct supervision of the registered nurse.
• Performs clinical job duties as outlined by departmental competency.
• Supports nursing and hospital administration by acceptance of established objectives, policies and procedures.
• Accurately documents patient related tasks.
• Maintains professional knowledge and required certifications through growth and development.
• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.
• Performs other related duties as required.
• Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.
• Maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees