Patient Care Technician - OMC - Jeff Hwy - 14WT - Nights

Ochsner Health • New Orleans, LA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Works collaboratively under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse to maintain patient safety and provide basic patient care. The position may include constant observation of patients, reporting changes in behavior or status to nursing personnel, notifying staff when leaving the room, and intervening as needed to maintain safety. The technician communicates with coworkers, patients, families, and visitors, performs functions delegated by nursing staff, and follows applicable policies and procedures.

The role is based in a patient care area and involves direct patient contact and possible contact with specimens, blood, body fluids, tissue, communicable diseases, hazardous medications, and hazardous waste. Work requires medium physical exertion, including standing for prolonged periods and using mechanical lifting devices or team lifts when appropriate. A flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays, and on-call availability, is required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current Louisiana certification as a Nurses’ Assistant (CNA).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association, to be obtained within 60 days of hire.
• Computer skills and dexterity for data entry and retrieval of patient information.
• Proficiency with Windows-style applications, role-specific software packages, and keyboard use.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present information clearly and professionally to people at varying levels throughout the patient care process.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent time-management skills.
• Ability to meet medium-work physical demands, including exerting 20–50 pounds occasionally, 10–25 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.
• Ability to stoop, bend, reach, and grasp with arms and hands, and demonstrate manual dexterity.
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including 24/7 availability, weekends, holidays, and on-call availability.

Nice To Haves

• Hospital experience.
• Telemetry experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the plan of care as delegated by a staff nurse and within scope of practice.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment in the patient care area.
• Provide care based on patients’ physical, psychosocial, educational, safety, and related needs, appropriate to the ages served.
• Communicate patient care needs effectively with patients, families, staff members, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Complete documentation of patient-related tasks.
• Maintain professional certifications and technical knowledge.
• Adapt conduct and communication to the patient population, including respecting privacy, introducing oneself appropriately, explaining services or procedures, requesting permission, and adapting communication style.
• Perform other related duties as required.
• Provide constant patient observation when assigned, report changes in patient behavior or status, notify nursing personnel when leaving the room, and intervene as needed to maintain patient safety.

What This Job Offers

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