Paramedic: Acute Care & Emergency Response

Ochsner Health; Monroe (LA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health in Monroe, LA seeks a Paramedic to provide direct patient care under physician supervision, including wound care, IV therapy, and medication administration per protocol. You will perform clinical duties per orientation and competency assessments, and support hospital staff while ensuring EMTALA compliance.

The role requires paramedic licensure, NREMT certification, BLS, and readiness to obtain ACLS, PALS, and CPI within specified timelines.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduation from an approved Paramedic Program.
• Paramedic License in the State of Practice.
• Certified with the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians as a Paramedic.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) to be obtained within 90 days of hire.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification to be obtained within 90 days of hire.
• Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) Certification to be obtained within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care, within the scope of their license, with supervision from the physician.
• Performs clinical job duties as defined in orientation packet and annual competency assessment.
• Supports physicians, nursing, and hospital administration by adherence to policies and EMTALA regulations.
• Accurately documents patient related tasks.
• Adapts communication to the patient population and privacy requirements.
• Other related duties as required.

Skills

Data entry

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Self-directed

Time management

Independent work

Education

High school diploma

Paramedic program graduate

NREMT Paramedic

Tools

I-STAT

Kurin

Glucometer

Windows applications

Job description

Ochsner Health in Monroe, LA seeks a Paramedic to provide direct patient care under physician supervision, including wound care, IV therapy, and medication administration per protocol. You will perform clinical duties per orientation and competency assessments, and support hospital staff while ensuring EMTALA compliance.

The role requires paramedic licensure, NREMT certification, BLS, and readiness to obtain ACLS, PALS, and CPI within specified timelines.