Nurse Tech Per Diem - New Family Center
- 12-hour shifts
- PRN / per diem
- BLS
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This posting does not state an hourly rate. Patient care technicians employed in Louisiana earn a median of $14.67 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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About the job
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
Job Summary
The Nurse Tech assists the nursing staff in performing routine patient care to a group of patients for a designated period of time. The Nurse Tech may also be floated to other Adult Health nursing units.
Minimum Qualifications
Nurse Technician must be a student currently enrolled in an accredited RN program, must be in good standing and must have successfully completed at least one hospital-based clinical rotation. Alternately, a nurse tech may be a recent graduate of an accredited RN program awaiting successful completion of the NCLEX.
Current BLS certification through any International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR) provided courses such as but not limited to: Ochsner Health System, American Heart Association and American Red Cross required upon hire. The ILCOR course must include a manikin check off.
Availability: Must be available to work 12-hour day, evening and/or night shifts, as needed by Nursing. Prefer applicants who are available to work one shift each week in a 6-week schedule, with at least 2 of those shifts being on the weekend and/or a holiday.
Physical Demands:
Must possess good physical health. Some requirements include but are not limited to standing, sitting or walking for long periods of time. Lifting at least 50 pounds is required. Must be able to work with a moderate level of noise.
Physical Effort required:
Constant (67%-100%) - seeing
Frequently (34%-66%) - lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, reaching, handling/feeling, talking and hearing
Occasionally (1%-33%) - climbing (stairs, ladders, etc.), stooping and 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 b y clicking here , 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.
From St. Tammany Health System's job posting, checked 13 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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