EMT - PRN

LCMC Health • Metairie, LA

3d

About The Position

The EMT responds to dispatch information and drives specially equipped emergency vehicles to designated locations. The role stabilizes ill or injured people by extricating them, providing first aid, and communicating their condition to medical personnel. The EMT uses medical equipment and procedures—including defibrillators, EKG monitors, oxygen and suction devices, intravenous fluids, CPR, and other procedures and medications as required—to provide advanced medical care, and recognizes changes in a patient's health related to their condition or treatment.

The EMT maintains vehicles, supplies, communications equipment, and medical equipment according to applicable standards. Vehicles and equipment must be cleaned, organized, stocked, and sanitized before each trip, using proper PPE when cleaning or sanitizing spills. The role also operates communications, medical, cleaning, and office equipment and tools, and documents patient care and billing activities completely.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians certification as an EMT/B.
• Louisiana license as an EMT/B.
• Current chauffeur’s license or equivalent.
• Defensive Driving.
• Haz-Mat.
• BCLS Certification.

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience as an EMT Basic preferred.

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 defibrillators, EKG monitors, 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 due to their condition or the 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 proper PPE when sanitizing or cleaning spills.
• Operate appropriate communications, medical, cleaning, and office equipment and tools.
• Document patient care and billing activities completely to ensure appropriate information is available for each call.

What This Job Offers

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