Paramedic - St. Charles Parish EMS - PRN

Ochsner Health; Luling (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health in Louisiana seeks a Paramedic to join a team dedicated to safe, compassionate patient care. Responsibilities include delivering care under supervision, maintaining clinical knowledge, and communicating clearly with patients and staff.

Requirements: graduate from an accredited paramedic program with licensure in Louisiana, and at least 4 years of current paramedic field care experience; national registry license; CPR provider certification.

Qualifications

• Must have computer skills for data entry and retrieval.
• Effective verbal and written communication with patients, families and staff.
• Strong interpersonal skills for teamwork and collaboration.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Experience working in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

• Works with a licensed nurse to provide patient care using the nursing process.
• Delivers care based on age-appropriate criteria for patients in assigned areas.
• Provides customer service to patients, families and staff.
• Adapts to change in a positive, constructive manner.
• Participates in professional development and maintains clinical knowledge and credentials.
• Maintains privacy and respectful communication with patients.

Skills

Computer skills

Verbal & written communication

Interpersonal skills

Confidential information handling

Fast-paced environment

Education

Paramedic program graduate

Paramedic license (LA)

Job description

Exceptional care starts with exceptional people.

For us, this is more than a job– it’s a calling. It’s waking up each day, looking for ways to make a difference with a compassionate, inclusive and talented team. Ochsner empowers you to discover your passion, reach your potential, and Pursue Your Purpose. Exceptional care starts with exceptional people and teams. Together we are leading the way.

This job communicates effectively with co-workers, patients, family, and visitors. Provides a safe work environment for the patient and performs all functions as delegated by the staff Registered Nurse, and/or via written protocol, as approved by the Medical Director or Staff MD.

Education

Required -Graduate from accredited paramedic program with a license to practice in the State of Louisiana

Work Experience

Required -4 yearscurrent paramedic field care experience

Preferred - Prior air medical transport experience

Certifications

Required -National Registry license to practice in the State of Mississippi CPR Healthcare Provider Certification

Preferred - BCLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP

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.




• Strong interpersonal skills.




• Ability to and experience working with and maintaining confidential information.




• Ability to and experience working in a fast-paced environment.

Job Duties

• Works collaboratively with and under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse to provide for the delivery of patient care through the use of the nursing process.




• Provides care based on physical, psycho/social, educational, safety and related criteria appropriate to the ages of patients served in assigned areas.




• Provides customer service to patients, families and staff.




• Adapts to change in a positive, constructive manner.




• Participates in activities for professional development and maintains required clinical knowledge, technical skills, training and credentials.




• Adapts 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. Ochsner 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 essential functions of this job include (but are not limited to) the following:Frequently exerting 10 to 20 pounds of force to move objects; occasionally exerting up to 100 pounds of force. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for sedentary work. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 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 Health does not consider an individual an applicant until they have formally applied to the open position on this careers website.

Please refer to the job description to determine whether the position you are interested in is remote or on-site. Individuals who reside in and will work from the following areas are not eligible for remote work position: Colorado, California, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Washington, and Washington D.C.

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Ochsner is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment with any legally protected class, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.