Emergency Services Technician PRN Premium (Livingston)

FMOLHS•Walker, LA

About The Position

The Emergency Services Technician PRN Premium provides assistance to 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 relies on established guidelines and works under close supervision.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent and specialized training.
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.
Answer patient call lights promptly and assist patients with personal hygiene and activities of daily living, including dressing and ambulation.
Maintain an attractive, comfortable, and safe patient environment, with attention to cleanliness, ventilation, lighting, and patient safety.
Assist with patient admission, transfer, and discharge by greeting patients and families, orienting patients to their environment, taking vital signs, and completing necessary paperwork.
Accurately describe and secure patient clothing and valuables according to prescribed procedures.
Maintain adequate supplies of clean patient linens and use sterile techniques when setting up sterile trays for surgery.
Retrieve medications from the pneumatic tube system and/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 proper identification and care of deceased patients and comfort family members.
Keep the work area neat, clean, orderly, and safe.
Maintain inventory by preparing and submitting customized requisitions, verifying receipt and distribution of supplies and equipment, 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.