Paramedic Per Diem - Emergency Services (Day Shift)

St. Tammany Parish Hospital; Covington, Northern (LA, KY); Hybrid; USD 34,440,000 - 52,349,000; Part time

Job summary

St. Tammany Health System in Covington, LA is seeking an experienced ER Paramedic for per diem day shift. You will support the ED team with bedside care, assist nurses, and perform specialized skills while maintaining patient safety under physician supervision.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, current Paramedic Certification, BLS, ACLS, and PALS, plus recent acute care experience. De-escalation training will be provided after hire.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Current Paramedic Certification.
• BLS, ACLS, PALS certifications (within 6 months of hire).
• ILCOR-approved courses with manikin check-off are required.

Responsibilities

• Assist ED nursing staff with bedside care and routine tasks.
• Perform specialized technical skills as needed in the ED.
• Report unusual events or findings to the supervising physician.
• Maintain patient safety for a designated group of patients under physician supervision.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Paramedic Certification

BLS

ACLS

PALS

Job description

## Paramedic Per Diem - Emergency Services (Day Shift)Apply: Covington, LA: Part time: Posted Yesterday: R13051At St. Tammany Health System, delivering world-class healthcare close to home is our goal. That means we are committed to attracting and retaining the very best professionals for every position in our health system.We believe the pristine beauty of St. Tammany Parish adds to our attractive compensation package. The health system is nestled in the heart of Covington on the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain. It is a peaceful, scenic, community-oriented area with an abundance of amenities to suit every taste.**JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS**Scheduled Weekly Hours: TBD**Work Shift: 7am-7pm** **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. ED 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;* Current Paramedic Certification;* 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 **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. Please take time to review those expectations, which can be found **by clicking here**, before applying for employment. 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.