Hospital EMT — Evening Caregiver

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

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