Emergency Room Tech- PRN
Lake Charles Memorial Health System · Lake Charles, LA · 1 mo ago
HealthcareFull-time
About the Role
The Emergency Room Technician performs various patient‑care activities and related non‑professional services necessary for the personal needs and comfort of patients. The technician assists the professional nursing staff by performing delegated duties, specialized procedures, and helps care for seriously ill patients. Supervision is provided by the Nurse Manager and/or Charge Nurse.
Responsibilities
- Provides physical patient care in a safe manner under the direction of the Licensed Nurse.
- Communicates abnormal variances of data (vital signs, pain, etc.) to appropriate staff.
- Consistently utilizes basic decision‑making skills to complete routine tasks.
- Competently performs unit‑specific procedures.
- Assists professional nursing staff with delegated duties, specialized procedures, and care of seriously ill patients.
- May be requested to perform other job‑related tasks as needed.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
- CPR certified.
- Nursing assistant experience preferred, but not required.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Work requires a variety of physical activities including sitting, standing, and walking. Bending, stooping, and lifting are minimal. The work environment may be physically confining. Visual acuity is required for a variety of activities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.