Paramedic - St. Charles Parish EMS

Paramedic

We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. We believe that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways.

At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today!

This job provides high quality, advanced life support in a pre-hospital setting. Responsible for providing care consistent with the general standard of care according to treatment protocols, augmenting emergency department staff at various hospitals in the emergency care of the sick and injured and providing assessments and treatment to patients of all ages in an innumerable variety of environmentally uncontrolled settings.

Education

Required - High school diploma or equivalent

Graduation from an approved EMT / Paramedic Program

Work Experience

Preferred Two years of experience as a Registered EMT / Paramedic, Two years of experience driving emergency vehicles, Completion of a PHTLS Course (Pre Hospital Trauma Life Support).

Certifications

Required - Licensed in the state of practice as an EMT / Paramedic, Registered with the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians as an EMT / Paramedic, Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.

Current Driver's License Class D in state of practice, Completion of Defensive Driving Course within 30 days of hire, and Completion of Haz-Mat Awareness Training.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of information.

Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally.

Strong interpersonal skills.

Ability to and experience working with and maintaining confidential information.

Ability to and experience working in a fast-paced environment.

Ability to adapt to change in a positive manner.

Job Duties

Provides care based on physical, psycho / social, educational, safety and related criteria appropriate to the ages of patients served in assigned areas.

Provides customer service to patients, families and staff.

Participates in activities for professional development, maintains required clinical knowledge, technical skills, training and credentials and assumes responsibility for maintaining knowledge of departmental policies / procedures.

Demonstrates responsibility for the proper safekeeping and use of the advanced life support items used along with supervising other emergency personnel who may be present at the scene providing patient care.

Performs intake of medical history, performs physical exams, controls bleeding, provides airway control, restores and maintains circulation.

Consistently provides acutely correct and accurate documentation of patient care delivered to ensure accurate processing of billing to remain in compliance of departmental guidelines.

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.

Other related duties as required.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.

Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.

This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient / employee safety, patient privacy, and / or other compliance-related concerns.

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.