Assists professional staff in providing diagnostic and therapeutic care for patients presented to the Emergency Department. Facilitates vital signs, EKGs, cardiac and respiratory monitoring, suture removal, transportation of patients, disinfecting and preparing instruments, stocking of supplies, and other aspects of patient care under the direction of the RN or physician.
Responsibilities
Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
Assists with admission, transfer, and discharge of patients.
Commensurate with training, observes patient's condition, recognizes changes in patient status, and reports findings to the RN.
Escorts stable patients to other departments as required.
Cleans, procures and returns equipment and supplies.
Assists with ordering and maintaining stock items.
Maintains competency to perform special procedures: Venipuncture Splinting Staple and suture removal Nonsterile dressing changes Peak expiration flow rate Pulse Oximetry Crutch Training Demonstrate competence to perform assigned patient care responsibilities in a manner that meets the age-specific and developmental needs of patients served by the department.
Appropriately adapt assigned patient assessment, treatment, and/or care methods to accommodate the unique physical, psychosocial, cultural, age-specific, and other developmental needs of each patient served.
Job
Requirements
Education/Skills
A High School Diploma or GED is preferred
Completion of one of the following educational programs or previous CHRISTUS Emergency Technician experience is required:
Nursing Assistant program
Medical Assistant program
Basic EMT program, Intermediate EMT program
PT Care Tech program
Military basic combat training and Advanced Individual Training for military medics
Experience
1 year of experience as an Emergency Dept Tech required
2-3 years of experience as an Emergency Dept Tech preferred
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
BLS required
Must maintain one of the following
certifications
Certified Nursing Assistant license in the state of employment
Certified Medical Assistant
Certified Patient Care Tech
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) national registry or state license
In accordance with the CHRISTUS Health License, Certification and Registration Verification Policy, all Associates are required to obtain the required certifications for their respective positions within the designated time frame.
Neighborhoods+Bossier City offers distinct residential pockets catering to different lifestyle paces. Greenacres Place, nestled between Airline Drive and Benton Road, is one of the most established and sought-after neighborhoods, characterized by mature trees, quiet blocks, and mid-century ranches. To the south, South Bossier operates with a distinct small-town feel, featuring expansive single-family yards and ranch layouts popular with healthcare and military families. Farther north, newer subdivisions such as Stockwell, Bellaire, and Golden Meadows offer contemporary multi-bedroom builds, while the East Bank District adjacent to the Louisiana Boardwalk provides walkable access to townhomes, riverfront views, and nightlife.
Bossier City offers distinct residential pockets catering to different lifestyle paces. Greenacres Place, nestled between Airline Drive and Benton Road, is one of the most established and sought-after neighborhoods, characterized by mature trees, quiet blocks, and mid-century ranches.
To the south, South Bossier operates with a distinct small-town feel, featuring expansive single-family yards and ranch layouts popular with healthcare and military families. Farther north, newer subdivisions such as Stockwell, Bellaire, and Golden Meadows offer contemporary multi-bedroom builds, while the East Bank District adjacent to the Louisiana Boardwalk provides walkable access to townhomes, riverfront views, and nightlife.
Getting around+Daily travel in Bossier City is heavily car-dependent, though average commute times hover under twenty minutes across the metro area. Major thoroughfares like Airline Drive and Texas Street funnel traffic toward local medical offices, while bridges across the Red River provide direct access into downtown Shreveport and regional hospital campuses. While the regional SporTran bus system operates routes linking Bossier City with Shreveport, shift workers rely primarily on personal vehicles for seamless door-to-door transit between shifts.
Daily travel in Bossier City is heavily car-dependent, though average commute times hover under twenty minutes across the metro area. Major thoroughfares like Airline Drive and Texas Street funnel traffic toward local medical offices, while bridges across the Red River provide direct access into downtown Shreveport and regional hospital campuses.
While the regional SporTran bus system operates routes linking Bossier City with Shreveport, shift workers rely primarily on personal vehicles for seamless door-to-door transit between shifts.
Outdoors+Outdoor life centers largely around the Red River corridor, featuring paved multi-use recreation trails hugging both banks of the waterway for running and cycling. Just south of the city, the Red River National Wildlife Refuge offers tranquil hardwood bottomland hiking trails, birdwatching, and water access. Within municipal borders, the expanded Tinsley Athletic Complex hosts adult and youth sports, while regional day trips draw locals toward Richard Fleming Park, Bodcau Wildlife Management Area, and the cypress-lined bayous of Caddo Lake.
Outdoor life centers largely around the Red River corridor, featuring paved multi-use recreation trails hugging both banks of the waterway for running and cycling. Just south of the city, the Red River National Wildlife Refuge offers tranquil hardwood bottomland hiking trails, birdwatching, and water access.
Within municipal borders, the expanded Tinsley Athletic Complex hosts adult and youth sports, while regional day trips draw locals toward Richard Fleming Park, Bodcau Wildlife Management Area, and the cypress-lined bayous of Caddo Lake.
Check the commute at your shift’s start and end, upfront housing costs, and whether moving assistance must be repaid if you leave.
Living in Bossier City
Positioned across the Red River from Shreveport in the heart of the Ark-La-Tex, Bossier City offers relocating nurses a practical, community-oriented home base characterized by short commutes and strong suburban infrastructure. Clinicians working at major regional healthcare hubs benefit from straightforward highway connections, typically driving under twenty minutes from peaceful enclaves like Greenacres Place, South Bossier, or the contemporary subdivisions of North Bossier. Daily life balances quiet, tree-lined residential streets with walkable riverfront dining and entertainment at the Louisiana Boardwalk and East Bank District, home to Hurricane Alley Live and waterfront casino hotels. Local flavor runs deep, from grab-and-go morning treats at historic Southern Maid Donuts to post-shift slices of ice box pie at Strawn's Eat Shop. Relocating healthcare professionals must weigh distinct local tradeoffs, including intense summer heat, reliance on personal vehicles, and flood considerations near low-lying river areas. However, for nurses seeking manageable transit, access to top-rated Bossier Parish schools, and diverse outdoor recreation along the Red River Wildlife Refuge, Bossier City stands out as a dependable, welcoming relocation destination.
