Emergency Paramedic: Fast-Paced Patient Care & Impact

Ochsner Health; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health in Louisiana seeks a Paramedic to provide direct patient care under physician supervision, including wound care, IV therapy, medication administration per protocol, and emergency response. The role requires certification and ongoing training to meet annual competency assessments.

The ideal candidate will hold an approved Paramedic Program graduate status, state license, and NREMT certification, with BLS and within 90 days ACLS/PALS while maintaining strong data entry and

Qualifications

• Must have data entry and information retrieval skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Proficiency with Windows-style applications and role-specific software
• Strong interpersonal and self-directed work abilities
• Effective planning, organizing and time management skills
• Ability to identify medical emergencies and assist with management

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care under physician supervision, including wound care, IV fluids, and medication administration per protocol.
• Performs clinical duties per orientation and annual competency assessments.
• Supports physicians, nursing, and administration and ensures compliance with EMTALA regulations.
• Documents patient-related tasks accurately.
• Adapts communication and approach to the patient population and privacy requirements.
• Other related duties as required.

Skills

Data entry

Verbal communication

Written communication

Windows applications

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Time management

Emergency recognition

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Graduate of approved Paramedic Program

Paramedic license (state of practice)

NREMT Paramedic Certification

Basic Life Support (BLS)

ACLS within 90 days

PALS within 90 days

CPI Certification within 30 days

Tools

Windows

Job description

Ochsner Health in Louisiana seeks a Paramedic to provide direct patient care under physician supervision, including wound care, IV therapy, medication administration per protocol, and emergency response. The role requires certification and ongoing training to meet annual competency assessments.

The ideal candidate will hold an approved Paramedic Program graduate status, state license, and NREMT certification, with BLS and within 90 days ACLS/PALS while maintaining strong data entry and