Paramedic - St. Charles Parish EMS

Education

High school diploma or equivalent. Graduation from an approved EMT/Paramedic Program.

Preferred – Two years of 911 experience as a Registered Paramedic.

• 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).
• 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.
• Completion of Haz‑Mat Awareness Training.

• Computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of information.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Experience working with and maintaining confidential information.
• Experience working in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to adapt to change in a positive manner.

• 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.
• 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 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.

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 are in excess of those for Heavy Work. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work.

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…