Advanced EMT - PRN

LCMC Health•Metairie, LA

About The Position

The EMT Lead provides advanced life support in a prehospital setting and augments emergency department staff in the care of sick and injured patients. The role assesses and treats patients of all ages in a variety of environmentally uncontrolled settings and supervises other emergency personnel in providing patient care. The position assesses patients’ mental and physical condition and initiates appropriate treatment in accordance with general standards of care and treatment protocols. Care may include taking patient histories, performing physical examinations, controlling bleeding, managing airways, and restoring or maintaining circulation. The EMT documents duties, patient care, and hospital charges; checks the ambulance and equipment for cleanliness and readiness; operates the ambulance safely and in accordance with policies and traffic ordinances; follows radio procedures; responds to the needs of patients and their families; and follows departmental and hospital policies and procedures.

Requirements

Five years of experience as a Registered EMT.
Five years of experience driving emergency vehicles.
Basic Life Support Health Care Provider certification (CPR, BLS) 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 certification from the Louisiana Department of Health.
National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians-Intermediate certification.

Responsibilities

Assess and observe patients’ mental and physical condition and use sound judgment to initiate appropriate treatment for patients from infancy through geriatrics.
Take patient histories and perform physical examinations as appropriate.
Control bleeding, provide airway control, restore and maintain circulation, and provide care consistent with standards and treatment protocols.
Document daily duties, patient care provided, and hospital charges.
Check the ambulance and equipment to ensure cleanliness, readiness, and optimum working order.
Operate the ambulance in accordance with departmental policies and traffic ordinances, ensuring the safety of patients and staff.
Follow proper radio procedures.
Respond to the needs and requests for assistance of patients of all ages and their families.
Follow departmental and hospital policies and procedures.
Supervise other emergency personnel in providing patient care.