Field Paramedic

LCMC Health • Metairie, LA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Field Paramedic role at LCMC Health is more than just a job; it's an opportunity to bring your unique qualities to work every day. LCMC Health fosters a culture that supports and celebrates the extraordinary in its employees, recognizing that these 'little extras' contribute to exceptional patient care and outcomes. The organization is committed to providing the best possible care to the community, with a focus on compassion, authenticity, and inclusion. East Jefferson General Hospital, a part of LCMC Health, has a long-standing reputation for providing exceptional care and is recognized as a Magnet Hospital for nursing excellence.

Requirements

• 2 years of EMS related experience required.
• High School Diploma/GED required.
• NREMT-P
• EMT-P
• State of La
• CPR Certification
• Defensive Driving
• Hazmat Awareness
• ACLS
• PALS within 6 months
• CPI within 90 days
• Chauffer’s license or equivalent

Responsibilities

• Performs a primary and secondary survey on every patient to ensure that all illnesses or injuries are found and treated rapidly.
• Ensures that all the proper equipment is brought to the patient to begin immediate medical care as required.
• Ensures that the patient maintains a patent airway and uses several different airway devices up to the ET tube based on the situation.
• Controls all major bleeding and uses acceptable techniques when applying direct pressure, elevation or pressure points to the use of a tourniquet.
• Transports patients safely and to the facility of choice on all calls and recognizes the need to transport critical patient to the closest hospital.
• Contacts medical control and relays patient reports over the radio to the physician in-charge and follows direct order to continue care while in transport to the hospital.
• Documents in descriptive legible form on the PCR the patient’s condition, noting initial impression, medical history and any treatment rendered noting pertinent negatives/positives.
• Keeps dispatch informed of departures, arrivals and any other related important information via the radio at all times.
• Applies the needed skills to replace and repackage all equipment that is used during a call.

What This Job Offers

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