EMT - PRN

LCMC Health • Metairie, LA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Your job is more than a job. Why a Great Place to Work You’re more than your job. Everyone is. And that’s what makes you great at your job—all the little extras you bring to work every day, the things that make you you. At LCMC Health we value those things about you, because we know that all those little extras add up to extraordinary. And we’ve built a culture that supports and celebrates the extraordinary. You’ll see it when you come to work here, in the spirit of our places and the faces of our people. And every patient we heal, every family we comfort, every life we improve is the outcome of countless little extras adding up to an extraordinary result. Join LCMC Health, and you’ll find that our everyday makes it easy to live your extraordinary.

About East Jefferson General Hospital East Jefferson General Hospital, a landmark of LCMC Health’s incredible community of care, has been the go-to hospital for health, wellness, and one-of-a-kind care in East Jefferson Parish for over 50 years. And we’re only beginning to realize our greatest potential. Learn more about East Jefferson General Hospital and our legacy, our future, and our national recognition as a Nurse Magnet Hospital.

Your extras Deliver healthcare with heart. Give people a reason to smile. Put a little love in your work. Be honest and real, but with compassion. Bring some lagniappe into everything you do. Forget one-size-fits-all, think one-of-a-kind care. See opportunities, not problems – it’s all about perspective. Cheerlead ideas, differences, and each other. Love what makes you, you - because we do You are welcome here. LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.

Requirements

• 1 year of experience as a EMT Basic preferred.
• High School Diploma/GED required.
• National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians as an EMT/B
• Licensed in Louisiana as an EMT/B
• Current Chauffer’s license or equivalent
• Defensive Driving
• Haz-Mat
• BCLS Certification

Responsibilities

• Responds to dispatch information and drives specially equipped emergency vehicles to specified locations within applicable norms.
• Stabilizes ill or injured persons by extricating ill or injured person, rendering first aid and relaying ill or injured person status to medical personnel.
• Utilizes medical equipment and procedures including a defibrillator, EKG monitor, oxygen and suction devices, intravenous fluids, CPR and other procedures and medications as required to provide advanced medical care.
• Recognizes any deviations or changes in the patient's health due to the patient's condition and from the treatment provided.
• Maintains vehicle/supplies, communications equipment and medical equipment in accordance with applicable standards.
• Keeps vehicles and equipment clean, organized, stocked and sanitized before each trip.
• Uses proper PPE when sanitizing or cleaning spills.
• Utilizes and operates appropriate communications equipment, medical equipment, cleaning equipment, office equipment and tools.
• Documents activities with regard to patient care and billing completely to ensure appropriate information is available regarding each call.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED