Emergency Services Technician (7a-7p)

FMOLHS•Baton Rouge, LA

About The Position

The Emergency Services Technician assists Emergency Room staff by performing approved patient treatments and procedures under supervision. The role participates in patient admission, transfer, and discharge processes, assists patients during their stay, and helps maintain a clean work area. The position follows established guidelines and works under close supervision.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent and specialized training.
Must meet at least one of the following criteria: Nurse Aide Certification; one year of experience in an emergency medicine environment; Certified Medical Assistant; Louisiana state EMT license; or junior or senior standing in an accredited nursing program.
BLS Certification.

Responsibilities

Perform approved patient treatments and procedures, such as accuchecks, catheterization, and non-medicated enemas, under the supervision and direction of appropriate personnel.
Respond to patient call lights; assist patients with personal hygiene and activities of daily living, including dressing and ambulation; and maintain an attractive, comfortable, and safe patient environment.
Assist with patient admission, transfer, and discharge by greeting patients and families, orienting patients, taking vital signs, and completing necessary paperwork.
Safeguard patient clothing and valuables, maintain clean and adequate linen supplies, and use sterile techniques when setting up sterile trays for surgery.
Retrieve medications from the pneumatic tube system or pharmacy and deliver them to the nurse or place them in a secure location as directed by the nurse manager.
Answer incoming telephone and intercom calls and relay messages to appropriate personnel, using judgment about interruptions and paging.
Assist with identification and care of deceased patients and provide comfort to family members.
Keep the work area neat, clean, orderly, and safe.
Maintain inventory by preparing and submitting supply and equipment requisitions, verifying and distributing received supplies, and ensuring requisitions are properly filled.
Follow departmental and hospital policies and procedures, including safety, quality assurance, and infection control standards.
Perform other duties as assigned or requested.