Paramedic - Emergency Department shift - Jeff.Hwy Orleans

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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 assists the hospital in the care of patients and performs special technical skills/treatments according to level of knowledge under the supervision of a physician. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Graduation from an approved Paramedic Program

• Required – None
• Preferred – Emergency Medical Services (EMS) or Hospital Experience

• Paramedic License in the State of Practice
• Certified with the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians as a Paramedic
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) to be obtained within 90 days of hire
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification to be obtained within 90 days of hire
• Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) Certification to be obtained within 30 days of hire

• 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.
• Must be proficient with Windows‑style applications, various software packages specific to role and keyboard.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Self‑directed including the ability to work independently.
• Effective planning, organizing, and time management skills.
• Ability to identify medical emergencies and assist with management.

Provides direct patient care, within the scope of their license, with supervision from the physician. This may include the following: medical treatment of wounds at the basic/intermediate/advanced level, wound care, ability to administer medications by pre‑established protocol which includes vasoactive medications, draw bloodwork, place splints/boots/etc., Foley insertion, use of glucometer, I‑STAT, Kurin, vital signs (rectal temps/immunocompromised), and IV fluid administration. The position may administer preset protocols and standing orders, as ordered by a physician.

Performs clinical job duties as defined in orientation packet for skill checkoff and monitored on an annual basis thereafter through annual competency assessment.

Supports physicians, nursing, and hospital administration by acceptance of established objectives, policies and procedures. Demonstrates understanding of and compliance with EMTALA regulations.

Accurately documents patient related tasks.

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

Medium Work – Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work. Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should be rated Light…