EMT Basic — Patient Care & Transport Specialist

St. Tammany Parish Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Tammany Health System seeks an Emergency Medical Technician to support bedside care and patient transport. You will assist nursing staff, perform trained skills, and report incidents while ensuring patient safety during your shift.

Required: high school diploma, EMT Basic certification with 1 year EMS experience preferred, valid Class D license, ILCOR BLS, CPI within 6 months, plus strong communication and computer skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1 year EMT basic experience preferred on an ambulance crew.
• Valid Class D driver’s license required.
• Current BLS certification through ILCOR courses with manikin check-off.
• CPI certification required within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist nursing staff with routine patient care and safety.
• Perform specialized technical skills as trained.
• Report unusual incidents or findings to the team.
• Maintain patient safety and monitor patients as assigned.

Skills

EMT experience

Driver's license

BLS certification

CPI certification

Communication skills

Computer skills

Patient monitoring

Loading/unloading patients

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

EMT Basic certification

ILCOR BLS certification

CPI certification within 6 months

Job description

St. Tammany Health System seeks an Emergency Medical Technician to support bedside care and patient transport. You will assist nursing staff, perform trained skills, and report incidents while ensuring patient safety during your shift.

Required: high school diploma, EMT Basic certification with 1 year EMS experience preferred, valid Class D license, ILCOR BLS, CPI within 6 months, plus strong communication and computer skills.