Paramedic - Full Time Plus - Off-site Emergency Department

St. Tammany Parish Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The ER Paramedic at St. Tammany Health System is a bedside caregiver assisting nursing staff with routine and specialized tasks, reporting unusual findings, and ensuring patient safety under physician supervision.

Required qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, 1 year acute care or EMT/Paramedic experience, BLS/ACLS/PALS with ILCOR courses and manikin check-off, LA paramedic license and NREMT, plus a valid driver's license and de-escalation training. Driving may be required.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• One year acute care hospital experience or one year experience as an EMT/Paramedic.
• Current BLS, ACLS, PALS through ILCOR courses with manikin check off.
• State Paramedic license (LA) and national NREMT license.
• Must be 28 years or older; valid driver's license; proof of automobile insurance; driving record clearance.

Responsibilities

• Assist nursing staff with routine care and specialized technical skills.
• Report unusual incidents or findings and maintain patient safety.
• Work under physician supervision in the ER.
• Drive hospital- or personally owned vehicle to perform duties.

Skills

EMT/Paramedic experience

BLS certified

ACLS

PALS

ILCOR courses

Paramedic license (LA)

NREMT license

Driver's license

De-escalation training

Education

High school diploma

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 42
Work Shift: 12p-12a

JOB SUMMARY

The ER Paramedic is a specially trained bedside caregiver who assists the professional nursing staff in performing routine care, performs specialized technical skills, reports any unusual incident or findings, and always maintains patient safety to a group of patients for a designated time period. Paramedic provides care in accordance with standards and procedures of the hospital and works under the direct supervision of a physician.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High School graduate or equivalent required. One-year acute care hospital experience or one year experience as an EMT/Paramedic on an ambulance crew or Patient Care Technician. Current BLS, ACLS, PALS (within 6 months of hire) certifications through any International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR) provided courses such as but not limited to: Ochsner Health System, American Heart Association, and American Red Cross. The ILCOR course must include a manikin check off. Upon hire, the paramedic will be assigned a de-escalation class via Health Stream. State Paramedic license through the LA Dept. of Health Bureau of Emergency Medical Services and national license through the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians. This position requires driving a hospital-owned vehicle and/or a personally owned vehicle to perform the essential job duties. In order to be considered, the candidate must be 28 years or older in age. Must have a valid and current state issued driver's license. Must maintain and provide proof of automobile insurance (at own expense) in amounts which meet at least the minimum liability coverage limits required by the state of their residence. Clearance of driving record check. Driving records shall not contain any of the following within the past 3 years (see policy): 3 or more moving violations 2 or more accidents 1 major violation.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Must possess good physical health. Some requirements include but are not limited to standing, sitting or walking for long periods of time. Lifting at least 50 pounds is required. Must be able to work with a moderate level of noise. Physical Effort required: Constant (67%-100%) - seeing Frequently (34%-66%) - lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, reaching, handling/feeling, talking, hearing Occasionally (1%-33%) - climbing (stairs, ladders, etc.), stooping, crouching

EMPLOYMENT

Each St. Tammany Health System staff member is expected to conduct himself or herself according to our mission, vision and values. If you feel you are unable to demonstrate those characteristics, we respectfully request that you do not proceed with the application process.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

St. Tammany Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. St. Tammany Health System is committed to equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability status, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

St. Tammany Health System is a full-service acute care facility that delivers today’s life-improving procedures with the latest technology, highest quality and the utmost care to area residents. From wellness and prevention to diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation and recovery, the St. Tammany Health System delivers the very latest technology, the most accomplished specialists and highly personalized, caring staff to ensure patients and their families receive world‑class healthcare close to home. St. Tammany Health System is an independent service district in a clinically integrated partnership with Ochsner Health System. Together, the two organizations focus on aligning their healthcare offerings to best serve patients and families in west St. Tammany Parish and surrounding areas.