Paramedic - Emergency Department
Baton Rouge General Medical Center
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Baton Rouge General Medical Center is seeking a skilled Paramedic to join the Emergency Department. You will provide immediate, advanced patient care, perform ALS procedures, and collaborate with physicians, nurses, and the care team in a fast-paced hospital setting.
The role requires a Louisiana Paramedic license and National Certification, plus ACLS/PALS/NRP and MOAB within six months of hire. A strong focus on patient safety and teamwork is essential.
Qualifications
- Candidates must have an active Louisiana Paramedic license and national certification.
- Minimum 1 year of paramedic experience in an emergency setting is required.
- Strong assessment, critical thinking and decision-making skills are essential.
- Ability to perform advanced life support, medications, and airway management per protocols.
Responsibilities
- Provide immediate and advanced patient care in the Emergency Department.
- Assess patients to determine emergency care priorities and initiate ALS.
- Perform IV initiation, cardiac monitoring, specimen collection, splinting and equipment management.
- Administer medications per physician orders and protocols; manage dysrhythmias.
- Document patient care accurately and maintain communication with the team.
- Respond calmly during emergencies and support departmental operations as needed.
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Job description
Copilot said: Be the Difference in Life's Most Critical Moments
We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Paramedic to join our Emergency Department team. The ideal candidate is calm under pressure, patient-focused, and committed to delivering exceptional emergency care in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
- Minimum one (1) year of Paramedic experience required
- Strong critical thinking, assessment, and decision-making skills
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
- Ability to provide advanced life support and emergency interventions
- Dependable, motivated, and able to work effectively with minimal supervision
- Commitment to patient safety, quality care, and exceptional customer service
At Baton Rouge General, our patients aren't the only people we take care of, we take care of our team too. We are proud to offer our employees the benefits and resources they need to be their best selves at work and at home.
- A comprehensive benefits program for you and your family
- Professional development & support
- Various employee perks including generous paid time off, flexible positions, and our Baton Rouge General Fit! program
- We are a nationally and locally recognized leader in quality and ranked one of the best healthcare employers in the state
- Check out our employee perks here!
As a Paramedic in the Emergency Department, you will provide immediate and advanced patient care to sick and injured individuals while working collaboratively with physicians, nurses, and healthcare team members.
- Assess patients and determine appropriate emergency care priorities
- Provide advanced life support interventions in accordance with established protocols
- Perform emergency diagnostic and treatment procedures including IV initiation, cardiac monitoring, specimen collection, splinting, and equipment management
- Perform advanced airway management and ventilatory support procedures
- Administer medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders and approved protocols
- Monitor and manage cardiac dysrhythmias utilizing EKG interpretation, defibrillation, synchronized cardioversion, and transcutaneous pacing
- Provide care for trauma and medical emergencies using advanced assessment and treatment skills
- Maintain accurate and complete patient documentation
- Respond calmly and effectively during emergency situations
- Assist with departmental operations and community outreach activities as needed
- Perform all other duties as assigned
At Baton Rouge General we are a community of compassionate, caring individuals who set the bar when it comes to healthcare excellence. Our mission is to preserve and restore health, one person at a time. From clinical to non-clinical – what you do here matters.
With over 600 licensed beds between three campuses, Baton Rouge General offers the full spectrum of care from delivering newborns to providing end of life support through hospice. With clinics located throughout Baton Rouge and the surrounding areas, our physician group provides patients with comprehensive care and a full suite of specialties, including internal and family medicine and specialty care.
- One (1) year of experience as a Paramedic required
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Graduation from an approved Paramedic Program required
- Current Louisiana Paramedic License required
- Nationally Certified Paramedic required
- ACLS certification required
- Crisis Prevention Training within six (6) months of hire
- PALS certification within six (6) months of hire
- NRP certification within six (6) months of hire
- MOAB certification within six (6) months of hire
- Ability to function effectively in high-stress emergency situations
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to understand and carry out instructions accurately
- Physical ability to meet the demands of emergency patient care
- Knowledge of emergency medical procedures, equipment, and patient care standards
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