Ochsner LSU Health
This job provides technical support services, assists with the delivery of patient care by functioning as a member of the surgical team, transports patients, runs errands, relays messages, and assists with patient care and room turnover.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
Responsibilities
Performs indirect patient care duties.
Maintains a clean, safe environment in patient care and support surgical areas.
Performs direct patient care duties.
Maintains required clinical knowledge, technical skills, training and credentials.
Adapts to rapid day‑to‑day changes in the department/unit.
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.
Qualifications Education:
Required – High School diploma or equivalent.
Work Experience:
Required:
Experience functioning calmly in a pressure situation and experience working with little supervision.
Preferred:
6 months patient care experience, operating room experience.
Certifications:
Required – Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):
Proficiency in using computers, software, and web‑based applications.
Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Ability to work with little supervision.
Ability to use good judgement and handle difficult situations.
Good organizational and time management skills.
Ability to function calmly in a pressure situation.
Ability to move throughout department and facility.
Physical & Environmental Demands Very Heavy Work – Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical demands are in excess of those for Heavy Work. The role may involve constant pushing and pulling of materials, and exposure to blood, body fluid, tissue, communicable diseases, hazardous medications and waste.
The incumbent works in a patient care area; works directly with patients; and may be exposed to occupational risks for communicable diseases and hazardous medications or waste.
Because the job is within a healthcare setting, risk level may increase depending on the essential job duties.
Equal Opportunity Employer The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
Responsibilities
Performs indirect patient care duties.
Maintains a clean, safe environment in patient care and support surgical areas.
Performs direct patient care duties.
Maintains required clinical knowledge, technical skills, training and credentials.
Adapts to rapid day‑to‑day changes in the department/unit.
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.
Qualifications Education:
Required – High School diploma or equivalent.
Work Experience:
Required:
Experience functioning calmly in a pressure situation and experience working with little supervision.
Preferred:
6 months patient care experience, operating room experience.
Certifications:
Required – Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):
Proficiency in using computers, software, and web‑based applications.
Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Ability to work with little supervision.
Ability to use good judgement and handle difficult situations.
Good organizational and time management skills.
Ability to function calmly in a pressure situation.
Ability to move throughout department and facility.
Physical & Environmental Demands Very Heavy Work – Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical demands are in excess of those for Heavy Work. The role may involve constant pushing and pulling of materials, and exposure to blood, body fluid, tissue, communicable diseases, hazardous medications and waste.
The incumbent works in a patient care area; works directly with patients; and may be exposed to occupational risks for communicable diseases and hazardous medications or waste.
Because the job is within a healthcare setting, risk level may increase depending on the essential job duties.
Equal Opportunity Employer The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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