Basic EMT - Full Time Plus - Off-site Emergency Department

St. Tammany Health System; Mandeville (LA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Tammany Health System in Covington, LA, seeks an EMT to support nursing staff with routine patient care, perform specialized skills, and report any unusual findings while ensuring patient safety.

The role features a 12p-12a shift, a 42-hour work week, and requires current EMT Basic, BLS, CPI within 6 months, and a valid Class D license. Applicants should be physically capable, able to drive, and possess strong communication skills to coordinate with hospital staff and manage care for a group

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent required.
• Current EMT Basic.
• One year experience as an EMT basic on an ambulance crew preferred.
• Must have a valid and current state issued Class D driver’s license.
• Current BLS certification through ILCOR supplied courses.
• CPI certification required within 6 months of hire.
• Must be 28 years or older.
• Must be able to drive a van, operate electric patient stretcher, and assist in loading/unloading.
• Basic computer skills, effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly.
• Ability to communicate with hospital staff and respond quickly to changes in cardiac rhythm and/or oxygen saturation.
• Must maintain proof of automobile insurance; driving record checks required; disqualifiers apply for recent violations.

Responsibilities

• The EMT provides bedside care and assists nursing staff with routine tasks.
• Performs specialized technical skills and reports any unusual findings.
• Maintains patient safety at all times while caring for a designated group of patients.

Skills

Effective verbal communication

Written communication

Strong patient care

Ability to present information clearly

Good physical health

Team collaboration

Education

High School graduate

Current EMT Basic

Tools

Class D driver’s license

BLS certification

Job description

At St. Tammany Health System, delivering world-class healthcare close to home is our goal. That means we are committed to attracting and retaining the very best professionals for every position in our health system.

We believe the pristine beauty of St. Tammany Parish adds to our attractive compensation package. The health system is nestled in the heart of Covington on the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain. It is a peaceful, scenic, community-oriented area with an abundance of amenities to suit every taste.

Job Description And Position Requirements

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 42

Work Shift

12p-12a

JOB SUMMARY

The EMT is a specially trained bedside caregiver who assists the professional nursing staff in performing routine care, performs specialized technical skills, reports any unusual incident or findings, and maintains patient safety at all times to a group of patients for a designated time period. Care given by an EMT is in accordance with standards and procedures of the hospital.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND TRAINING QUALIFICATIONS

• High School graduate or equivalent required
• Current EMT Basic
• One (1) year experience as an EMT basic on an ambulance crew preferred.
• Must have a valid and current state issued Class D driver’s license.
• Current BLS certification through any International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR) provided courses such as but not limited to: Ochsner Health System, American Heart Association, and American Red Cross. The ILCOR course must include a manikin check off.
• CPI certification required within 6 months of hire.
• Must be 28 years or older
• Must have ability to drive van, operate electric patient stretcher, and assist in loading and unloading patients from the transport van.
• Basic computer skills, effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clear and professionally. Capable of continuous monitoring of patients at the central station and able to remain alert at all times while on duty
• Ability to communicate with hospital staff and respond quickly to changes in cardiac rhythm and/or oxygen saturation

Must have a valid and current state issued driver’s license. Must maintain and provide proof of automobile insurance (at own expense) in amounts which meet at least the minimum liability coverage limits required by the state of their residence. Clearance of driving record check. Driving records shall not contain any of the following within the past 3 years (see policy):

• 3 or more moving violations
• 2 or more accidents
• 1 major violation

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Must possess good physical health. Some requirements include but are not limited to standing, sitting or walking for long periods of time. Lifting at least 100 pounds is required, with the exception of lifting overhead. Must be able to work with a moderate level of noise.

Physical Effort required:

• Constant (67%-100%) - seeing
• Frequently (34%-66%) - lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, reaching, handling/feeling, talking, hearing
• Occasionally (1%-33%) - climbing (stairs, ladders, etc.), stooping, crouching

EMPLOYMENT

Each St. Tammany Health System staff member is expected to conduct himself or herself according to our mission, vision and values. Please take time to review those expectations, which can be found before applying for employment. If you feel you are unable to demonstrate those characteristics, we respectfully request that you do not proceed with the application process.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

St. Tammany Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. St. Tammany Health System is committed to equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability status, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.