Emergency Department Technician - OMC Baton Rouge ED - Full Time, Nights (7P-7A)

About the role

This job assists the hospital in the nursing care of patients and performs special technical skills/treatments according to level of knowledge under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care with direct supervision of the registered nurse.
• Performs clinical job duties as outlined by departmental competency.
• Supports nursing and hospital administration by acceptance of established objectives, policies and procedures.
• Accurately documents patient related tasks.
• Maintains professional knowledge and required certifications through growth and development.
• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Requirements

Education: Required - High school diploma or equivalent.

Work Experience: Required - None.

Preferred - Hospital experience.

Certifications: Required - Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association. Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) required upon hire.

Skills

• Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to be self-directed and work independently.
• Effective planning, organizational and time management skills.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

Not specified.

Schedule

Full Time, Nights (7P-7A).

Regions

At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today!

Physical and Environmental Demands

Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid and tissue.

The incumbent works in a patient care area; works in an area where patients enter; works directly with patients; and/or works with specimens that could contain diseases. There may be an occupational risk for exposure to all communicable diseases.

Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.