EMT

LCMC Health • Metairie, LA

5d

About The Position

The Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Basic) responds to urgent medical situations and provides basic life support in a prehospital setting or hospital emergency department environment. The role involves assessing and treating patients of all ages with illnesses and injuries, using emotional strength, sound judgment, teamwork, empathy, and compassion. Duties include performing physical exams, controlling bleeding, managing airways, and restoring and maintaining circulation.

The position is part of LCMC Health, which describes itself as a community focused on bringing care to people and parishes in Louisiana and beyond. The role is associated with East Jefferson General Hospital, which has served East Jefferson Parish for over 50 years. The organization notes record transfer volumes, regional growth, and investment in EMS technology and patient transport operations.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians credential as an EMT/B.
• Louisiana license as an EMT/B.
• Current chauffeur’s license or equivalent.
• American Heart Association BLS certification.

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience as an EMT Basic.
• Defensive driving course certification.

Responsibilities

• Respond to dispatch information and drive specially equipped emergency vehicles to specified locations within applicable norms.
• Stabilize ill or injured people by extricating them, rendering first aid, and relaying their status to medical personnel.
• Use 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.
• Recognize deviations or changes in a patient's health resulting from the patient's condition or treatment provided.
• Maintain vehicles, supplies, communications equipment, and medical equipment in accordance with applicable standards.
• Keep vehicles and equipment clean, organized, stocked, and sanitized before each trip; use appropriate PPE when sanitizing or cleaning spills.
• Operate appropriate communications, medical, cleaning, and office equipment and tools.
• Document patient-care and billing activities completely so appropriate information is available for each call.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED