St. Tammany Parish Hospital (USA)

At St. Tammany Health System, delivering world-class healthcare close to home is our goal. That means we are committed to attracting and retaining the very best professionals for every position in our health system.
We believe the pristine beauty of St. Tammany Parish adds to our attractive compensation package. The health system is nestled in the heart of Covington on the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain. It is a peaceful, scenic, community-oriented area with an abundance of amenities to suit every taste.
JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Scheduled Weekly Hours: TBD
Work Shift: 7am-7pm
JOB SUMMARY:
The ED Technician is a specially trained bedside caregiver who assists the professional nursing staff in performing routine care, performs specialized technical skills, reports any unusual incident or findings, and maintains patient safety at all times to a group of patients for a designated time period.&nbsp; Care given by an ED Technician is in accordance with standards and procedures of the hospital.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
High School graduate or equivalent (i.e. GED) preferred.&nbsp; One (1) year experience as a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) in the acute care hospital setting OR one (1) year experience as an EMT-Basic on an ambulance crew OR one (1) year experience as a Patient Care Technician preferred. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an ILCOR-approved provider (e.g., Ochsner Health System, American Heart Association, or American Red Cross) with a hands-on manikin skills check. If not certified at the time of hire, obtaining an approved BLS certification within 3 months of your start date is required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Must possess good physical health.&nbsp; Some requirements include but are not limited to standing, sitting or walking for long periods of time.&nbsp; Lifting at least 20 pounds is required.&nbsp; Must be able to work with a moderate level of noise. Physical Effort required:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Constant (67%-100%) - seeing Frequently (34%-66%) - lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, reaching, handling/feeling, talking, hearing Occasionally (1%-33%) - climbing (stairs, ladders, etc.), stooping, crouching
EMPLOYMENT
Each St. Tammany Health System staff member is expected to conduct himself or herself according to our mission, vision and values. Please take time to review those expectations, which can be found&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sttammany.health/ourmission" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">b</a><a href="https://www.sttammany.health/ourmission" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">y clicking here</a>, before applying for employment. If you feel you are unable to demonstrate those characteristics, we respectfully request that you do not proceed with the application process.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
St. Tammany Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. St. Tammany Health System is committed to equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability status, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Emergency Department Tech Per Diem (Day Shift)

Emergency Department Tech Per Diem (Day Shift)

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