EMT / Paramedic

This job requires effective communication with co-workers, patients, family, and visitors. Provides a safe work environment for the patient and performs all functions as stated via written protocol, as approved by the Medical Director

Education

Required - Completion of a formal training program; high school diploma or equivalent.

Work Experience

Required - Experience working with and maintaining confidential information.

Experience working in a fast-paced environment.

Required - 2 years current as a registered EMT / A, EMT-1

Certifications

Required :

Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association

ACLS from the American Heart Association

Current registration with the National and Louisiana Registry of EMTs as an EMT / B

Current class D license by the Louisiana DHH / EMS

Valid license and registration (must be current and valid at all times)

Current Defensive Driving Certification

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Must have computer skills and dexterity for data entry and information retrieval.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.
• Must be proficient with Windows-style applications, various software packages specific to the role, and keyboard.
• Good interpersonal skills.

Job Duties

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, and 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.

Physical and Environmental Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those required of an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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 Demand requirements exceed those for Heavy Work. (Constantly : activity or condition exists 2 / 3 or more of the time) to move objects. Physical demands exceed those for Sedentary Work. Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should be rated Light Work : (1) when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and / or pulling of arm or leg controls; and / or (3) when the job requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and / or pulling of materials even though the width of those materials is negligible. NOTE : The constant stress and strain of maintaining a production pace, especially in an industrial setting, can be and is physically demanding for a worker, even though the force exerted is negligible.

Mechanical lift devices (e.g., carts or dollies) or team lifts should be used.

Must be able to stoop, bend, reach, squat, crawl, and grab with arms and hands, with manual dexterity.

Must be able to travel throughout and between facilities.

Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid, and tissue.

The incumbent works in a patient care area; works in an area where patients enter; works directly with patients; and / or works with specimens that could contain diseases. There may be an occupational risk for exposure to all communicable diseases.

Because the incumbent works in a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk of exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning, and / or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk of exposure may increase depending on the role's essential job duties.