ED Tech

Iberia Medical Center (IMC) in New Iberia, LA is looking for team members who will help advance our vision to be the premier hospital of choice for patients, physicians and employees. We've been caring for our community for over 60 years and offer many diverse career paths. Our new employees experience opportunities to learn and grow while caring for their families, friends and neighbors. IMC is currently hiring an ER Tech, who is responsible for applying the nursing process (assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation) in caring for patients. Effectively interacting with patient, significant others, and other heath team members. Demonstrating knowledge and skills necessary to provide care based on physical, psycho/social, education, safety and related criteria for the newborn, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric population. The ER Tech also assists the ER staff with entering patient charges in the computer and maintaining clean ER rooms. WORK HOURS: 12 Hour Shifts, (alternating weekends) EDUCATION High School Diploma Training/Experience Previous experience preferred, but not required. JOB KNOWLEDGE CPRBasic knowledge of nursing process/principals. Responsibilities Identifies patient and family education needs and in collaboration with other disciplines initiates education needs according to the age of the patient.Participates in departmental and hospital improvement plan.Functions as a positive role model for peers and promotes a professional image of Iberia Medical Center.Maintains confidentiality, security, and integrity of patient and organizational data.Consistently lives by Iberia Medical Centers Standards of Performance.Adheres to the Patient Safety Goals.Safely transports and notifies staff of inpatient admits brought to assigned rooms.Correctly enters all patients in the ER logbook.Collects urine, stool, sputum specimens and transports to lab.Restocks/cleans ER rooms.Assists staff with computer order entry.Assists patients with eating, mobility, dressing, and toileting.Assists staff with obtaining and recording vital signs.Computer entry of patient chargesDemonstrates respect for patients and families.Maintains and protects confidentiality regarding all aspects of patient care.