ER Paramedic - Per Diem (11a–11p)

CHRISTUS Health; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Shreveport, LA seeks a Paramedic for per diem shifts in the Emergency Department. You will reassess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care under supervision across ages, following established standards.

You will assist physicians, perform basic nursing procedures, monitor IV fluids, administer meds, document care, and maintain infection control. Requires state license and timely BLS/ACLS/PALS; unit-professionalism emphasized.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Must communicate effectively in written and spoken form with diverse audiences.
• Licensed to practice as a Paramedic in the State of Louisiana.
• BLS within 3 months of hire.
• ACLS within 6 months of hire.
• PALS within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assists physicians with examinations, procedures, and direct patient care.
• Performs basic nursing procedures, including thermal applications and simple dressings.
• Prepares, hangs, monitors, and discontinues IV fluids.
• Administers medications safely and reports changes to physician or charge nurse.
• Documents observations in nurses' notes and completes discharge/transfer/surgery charts.
• Enters orders in the order entry system and retrieves information per procedure.
• Gives and retrieves oral reports.
• Maintains a clean, safe environment and uses equipment properly.
• Reports equipment malfunctions and ensures proper charging of supplies.
• Adheres to infection control and maintains hand hygiene.
• Demonstrates professionalism and commits to self-growth.
• Protects patient and staff confidentiality.
• Assesses skills and sets self-objectives with Unit Manager.

Skills

Prioritizing workflow

Effective communication

Medical terminology understanding

Anatomy & physiology knowledge

Education

High School Diploma

Licensed Paramedic - Louisiana

Job description

CHRISTUS Health in Shreveport, LA seeks a Paramedic for per diem shifts in the Emergency Department. You will reassess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care under supervision across ages, following established standards.

You will assist physicians, perform basic nursing procedures, monitor IV fluids, administer meds, document care, and maintain infection control. Requires state license and timely BLS/ACLS/PALS; unit-professionalism emphasized.