Day-Shift Paramedic: Emergency Care & Transport

International SOS group; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

International SOS is seeking a Paramedic for a full-time day shift in Lake Charles, LA, performing treatment and direct patient care. The role involves life support, rapid assessment, and coordination with a clinical team to manage emergencies on an industrial site.

The position requires completion of an accredited paramedic program, Louisiana paramedic licensure, ACLS, BLS, and CPR/AED certification, with at least three years of paramedic experience. Strong communication in English is essential.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited paramedic program.

Responsibilities

• Operate ambulance equipment and respond to radio transmissions.
• Coordinate with the team responding to an emergency.
• Provide emergency care in basic and advanced life support
• Respond to accidents and multiple traumas applying the principles of Advanced Trauma Life Support;
• Assist with minor/routine medical cases when not responding to emergency medical cases as directed by the Physician and Clinical Team Leader.
• Prepares patients for and safely transports them to the emergency department of a hospital or other healthcare facility.
• Evaluate the patient’s condition on the scene and perform a preliminary diagnosis; Assessment and documentation will include the patient’s vital signs, chief complaint, medical history and prescribed medications.
• Assist medical providers with medical procedures and treatments as allowed within licensed scope of work.
• Attend to injuries or sudden illnesses by applying a variety of pre-hospital simple and advanced treatments (first aid, CPR, administering injections and oxygen, etc.) or surgical procedures.
• Proactively and independently administer basic care, including but not limited to inserting catheters with blood specimen collection, urine collection and EKG’s, visual acuity, basic wound care, changing bandages or administering intravenous medications.
• Use tech equipment and tools to stabilize patients or provide immediate treatment.
• Write and submit accurate reports on incidents.
• Keep abreast with new treatments and medical procedures through continuous training.
• Conduct drug and alcohol testing for the site.

Skills

Paramedic program

Education

Paramedic license (Louisiana)

ACLS

BLS

CPR/AED

Job description

International SOS is seeking a Paramedic for a full-time day shift in Lake Charles, LA, performing treatment and direct patient care. The role involves life support, rapid assessment, and coordination with a clinical team to manage emergencies on an industrial site.

The position requires completion of an accredited paramedic program, Louisiana paramedic licensure, ACLS, BLS, and CPR/AED certification, with at least three years of paramedic experience. Strong communication in English is essential.