Medical technician Jobs in New Orleans, LA

JOB SUMMARY : Join our team as an Advanced Emergency Medical Technician, providing vital pre-hospital advanced and basic life support care to the sick and injured. Your expertise will ensure timely and efficient transportation in alignment with industry standards and protocols.

EQUIPMENT : You will be responsible for using an array of critical equipment such as ambulances, stretchers, spinal immobilization gear, communication devices, and a variety of medical tools necessary for emergency care.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES : While this description outlines key responsibilities, it is not exhaustive. You may be required to adapt to additional duties as needed.

• Conduct meticulous examinations of patients, identifying indicators of illness or injury.
• Administer basic and advanced life support care within your licensure limits.
• Ensure safe patient handling during transport to medical facilities.
• Accurately document patient conditions and treatments.
• Perform regular inventory checks and ensure all equipment is ready for use.
• Maintain cleanliness and readiness of the ambulance post-transport.
• Operate the ambulance safely, adhering to driving guidelines.
• Engage in FCC-compliant communication as necessary.
• Attend required meetings and fulfill station maintenance duties.
• Assist with precepting new EMTs or students when qualified.
• Fulfill all responsibilities typically associated with an Emergency Medical Technician role.
• Undertake other assigned tasks as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS : Applicants should have :

INTERPERSONAL REQUIREMENTS : We value candidates who can :

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS : Satisfactory completion of orientation on job requirements.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS : The role requires :

We are an equal opportunity employer, welcoming applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.