ED Paramedic - OMC Baton Rouge Emergency Department - Full Time
About The Position
The ED Paramedic assists with hospital patient care and performs technical skills and treatments within their level of knowledge and scope of licensure, under physician supervision. The role provides direct patient care and may include wound treatment, medication administration under established protocols, blood draws, splint placement, Foley insertion, use of a glucometer and I-STAT, vital-sign measurement, and IV fluid administration. The paramedic may carry out preset protocols and physician-ordered standing orders. The position supports physicians, nursing staff, and hospital administration by following established objectives, policies, and procedures. It requires accurate documentation, appropriate communication and interactions tailored to each patient, and compliance with EMTALA and applicable laws, regulations, accreditation standards, and the employer’s compliance and privacy standards. Clinical skills are checked during orientation and assessed annually. Other related duties may be assigned. This is a patient-care role in a healthcare setting with routine exposure to blood, body fluids, and tissue, and occupational risk of exposure to communicable diseases, hazardous medications, and hazardous waste. The physical demands include frequently exerting 10–20 pounds of force and occasionally exerting up to 100 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Graduation from an approved Paramedic Program.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification from the American Heart Association.
- Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) Certification to be obtained within 30 days of hire.
- Paramedic License in the State of Practice.
- Registered Paramedic with the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians.
- Computer skills and dexterity for data entry and information retrieval.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally.
- Proficiency with Windows-style applications, role-specific software packages, and keyboarding.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and be self-directed.
- Effective planning, organizing, and time-management skills.
- Ability to identify medical emergencies and assist with their management.
Nice To Haves
- Emergency Medical Services (EMS) or hospital experience.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care within the scope of licensure and under physician supervision.
- Perform clinical treatments and technical skills, which may include wound care, protocol-based medication administration, blood draws, splint or boot placement, Foley insertion, use of a glucometer, I-STAT and Kurin, vital-sign measurement, and IV fluid administration.
- Administer preset protocols and physician-ordered standing orders.
- Complete clinical skills checkoffs during orientation and maintain competency through annual assessments.
- Support physicians, nursing, and hospital administration by following established objectives, policies, and procedures.
- Demonstrate understanding of and compliance with EMTALA regulations.
- Accurately document patient-related tasks.
- Adapt interactions and explanations to the patient population, respecting privacy and requesting permission as appropriate.
- Remain knowledgeable about applicable laws, regulations, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements, and ensure compliance.
- Report known or suspected unethical or questionable conduct and patient, employee safety, privacy, or other compliance concerns.
- Perform other related duties as required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
