EMT - PRN

LCMC Health • Marrero, LA

3d

About The Position

The EMT Basic provides basic life support in a prehospital setting and supports hospital emergency department staff in the emergency care of sick and injured patients. The role involves assessing and treating patients of all ages in varied, uncontrolled environmental settings where injury or permanent disability to the EMT is possible. The EMT Basic takes patient histories, performs physical examinations, controls bleeding, manages airways, and restores and maintains circulation. Care is provided under the authority of the department’s leading physician and in accordance with hospital-approved treatment protocols and the general standard of care.

The posting highlights record transfer volumes, continued regional growth, and significant investment in EMS technology and patient transport operations. This is a PRN position with variable hours.

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent, or two years of work experience.
• Basic Life Support Health Care Provider (CPR, BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
• Defensive Driving Certification.
• Class D driver's license from the Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles.
• Emergency Medical Technician-Basic (EMT-Basic) certification from the Louisiana Department of Health.
• National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians-Basic (NREMT-Basic) certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic life support in a prehospital setting.
• Support emergency department staff in caring for sick and injured patients.
• Assess and treat patients of all ages in varied environmental settings.
• Take patient histories and perform physical examinations.
• Control bleeding and provide airway control.
• Restore and maintain circulation.
• Provide care under the authority of the department’s leading physician and according to hospital-approved treatment protocols.

What This Job Offers

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