Emergency Department Technician Full Time -Jefferson Highway

Ochsner Health • New Orleans, LA

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About The Position

The Emergency Department Technician assists with nursing care of patients and performs technical skills and treatments within the employee’s level of knowledge under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse. The role provides direct patient care under the registered nurse’s supervision, performs clinical duties according to departmental competency, and accurately documents patient-related tasks. The employee supports established nursing and hospital objectives, policies, and procedures, maintains professional knowledge and required certifications, and adapts interactions to individual patient populations, including respecting privacy and tailoring explanations and communication. The position also requires compliance with applicable laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements, and reporting known or suspected ethical, safety, privacy, or other compliance concerns. The work is in a healthcare patient-care setting and routinely involves exposure to blood, body fluids, tissue, communicable diseases, and potentially hazardous medications or waste. The physical classification is Medium Work.

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 presenting information clearly and professionally to people 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 the 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 to the patient population, including respecting privacy, introducing oneself appropriately, explaining services or procedures, requesting permissions, and adapting communication style.
• Performs other related duties as required.
• Remains knowledgeable about applicable federal, state, and local laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements, and ensures compliance.
• Immediately reports known or suspected unethical or questionable conduct and patient or employee safety, privacy, or other compliance-related concerns.

What This Job Offers

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