Emergency Medical Technician; EMT - St. Charles Parish Hospital

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 communicates effectively 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.

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. This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position.

It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all‑inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change rles Parish Hospital's discretion.

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

Required - Experience working with and maintaining confidential information.

Experience working in a fast‑paced environment.

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

Required - Basic Life Support (BLS) 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.

• 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 to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.
• Must be proficient with Windows‐style applications, various software packages specific to role and keyboard.
• Good interpersonal skills.

• Conducts a systematic clinical assessment upon arrival at scene or referring hospital, or upon admission to the Emergency Department.
• Incorporates patient and family in the nursing process by effectively communicating the plan of care.
• Initiates treatment per department treatment protocols and only care in line with their level of National Registry certification.
• Transports the patient to the medical facility of the patient's choice or to the nearest appropriate medical facility when medical conditions warrant.
• Always uses aseptic techniques during patient treatment/procedures, especially during invasive procedures and when starting an I.V. or inserting an E.O.A.
• Takes steps to correct errors in co‑worker's delivery of patient care through direct action and communication to ensure patient safety and well‑being.
• Supervision of others (i.e. police officers, fire personnel, bystanders, other EMTs, observers, physicians, nurses, and co‑workers) at the scene or in the ambulance reflects sound decision making process.
• Consistently provides and documents daily duties, patient care provided and hospital charges.
• Follows job safety requirements. Reports accidents or incidents within 24 hours of occurrence to immediate supervisor.
• Maintains annual regulatory/clinical requirements and documentation per policy (i.e. annual in‑service, CPR, TB testing etc.)
• 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…