Paramedic - Emergency Services - PRN

Ochsner LSU Health; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner LSU Health is seeking a licensed Paramedic to join the patient care team in our hospital setting. You will provide direct patient care under physician supervision, including wound care, IV administration, and medication delivery per established protocols.

The role requires graduation from an approved Paramedic Program, state licensure, NREMT certification, and current BLS. ACLS, PALS, and CPI may be required within specified timeframes to ensure competency and compliance.

Qualifications

• Required – High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduation from an approved Paramedic Program.
• Certifications include Paramedic License, NREMT Paramedic, BLS, ACLS/PALS within timeframes.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care under physician supervision, including wound care, IVs, and medications per protocol.
• Performs clinical duties and competency checks as required.
• Supports physicians, nursing, and hospital administration per established policies and EMTALA.
• Accurately documents patient-related tasks.
• Adapt communication and care to patient population, respecting privacy and consent.
• Other related duties as required.

Skills

Paramedic skills

Vasoactive meds protocols

IV access

Wound care

Vital signs monitoring

Data entry

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Graduate of approved Paramedic Program

Paramedic License (State of Practice)

NREMT Paramedic Certification

Current BLS certification

ACLS certification within 90 days

PALS certification within 90 days

CPI Certification within 30 days

Job description

This job assists the hospital in the care of patients and performs special technical skills/treatments according to level of knowledge under the supervision of a physician.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company’s discretion.

Education

Required – High school diploma or equivalent

Graduation from an approved Paramedic Program

Work Experience

Required – None

Preferred – Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Or Hospital Experience

Certifications

Required – 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

Knowledge Skills And Abilities (KSAs)

• Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of information.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally.
• Must be proficient with Windows-style applications, various software packages specific to role and keyboard.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Self-directed including the ability to work independently.
• Effective planning, organizing, and time management skills.
• Ability to identify medical emergencies and assist with management.

Job Duties

• Provides direct patient care, within the scope of their license, with supervision from the physician. This may include the following: medical treatment of wounds at the basic/intermediate/advanced level, would care, ability to administer medications by pre-established protocol which includes vasoactive medications, draw bloodwork, place splints/boots/etc., Foley insertion, use of glucometer, I-STAT, Kurin, vital signs (rectal temps/immunocompromised), and IV fluid administration. The position may administer preset protocols and standing orders, as ordered by a physician.
• Performs clinical job duties as defined in orientation packet for skills checkoff and monitored on an annual basis thereafter through annual competency assessment.
• Supports physicians, nursing, and hospital administration by acceptance of established objectives, policies and procedures. Demonstrates understanding of and compliance with EMTALA regulations.
• Accurately documents patient related tasks.
• Adapt behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to: respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.
• Other related duties as required.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.

Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.

This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/ or other compliance-related concerns.

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Physical and Environmental Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. (Constantly: activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of the time) to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work. Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should be rated Light Work: (1) when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls; and/or (3) when the job requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of those materials is negligible. NOTE: The constant stress and strain of maintaining a production rate pace, especially in an industrial setting, can be and is physically demanding of a worker even though the amount of force exerted is negligible.

Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid and tissue.

The incumbent works in a patient care area; works in an area where patients enter; works directly with patients; and/or works with specimens that could contain communicable diseases. The incumbent has an occupational risk for exposure to all communicable diseases.

Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.

Ochsner is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected class, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.