Advanced EMT - PRN

LCMC Health•Metairie, LA

About The Position

The Advanced EMT provides advanced life support in a prehospital setting and augments emergency department staff in caring for sick and injured patients. The role assesses and treats patients of all ages in a variety of uncontrolled environmental settings and supervises other emergency personnel in providing patient care. The EMT assesses patients’ mental and physical conditions and uses sound judgment to determine appropriate treatment for patients ranging from infants to geriatric adults. Care may include obtaining patient histories, performing physical exams, controlling bleeding, managing airways, restoring and maintaining circulation, and providing care according to applicable standards and treatment protocols. The role documents daily duties, care provided, and hospital charges; maintains ambulance and equipment readiness; and operates the ambulance safely in accordance with departmental policies and traffic ordinances. The EMT follows radio procedures, responds to patients’ and families’ needs, and complies with departmental and hospital policies and procedures.

Requirements

Five years of experience as a Registered EMT and driving emergency vehicles.
Basic Life Support Health Care Provider (CPR, BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
Defensive Driving Certification.
Class D driver's license issued by the Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles.
Emergency Medical Technician - Basic (EMT-Basic) credential from the Louisiana Department of Health.
National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians-Intermediate (NREMT-Intermediate) credential.

Responsibilities

Assess and observe patients’ mental and physical conditions and determine appropriate treatment and care for patients of all ages.
Take patient histories and perform physical exams as appropriate.
Control bleeding, provide airway control, restore and maintain circulation, and provide care consistent with standards and treatment protocols.
Supervise other emergency personnel in providing patient care.
Document daily duties, patient care provided, and hospital charges comprehensively.
Check the ambulance and equipment for cleanliness, readiness, and proper working order.
Operate the ambulance in accordance with departmental policies and traffic ordinances, ensuring patient and staff safety.
Follow proper radio procedures according to department policy.
Respond to the needs and requests of patients and their families.
Follow departmental and hospital policies and procedures.