Paramedic/EMT

West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital • Sulphur, LA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

To provide advanced pre-hospital, intrahospital, and interhospital emergency care and transport, including I.V. therapy, medication administration, and electromechanical monitoring and defibrillation to the persons in the West Calcasieu-Cameron Hospital Service District and to administer care and treatment to the patients of West Calcasieu-Cameron Hospital. Serves as Emergency and Non-Emergent transport team for patients of West Calcasieu-Cameron Hospital. Clinical Educator, Emergency Medical Technician – Paramedic functions in the role of educator and consultant to Patient Care Services. Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates educational needs, activities and resources in collaboration with the Education Director and other staff members. Develops and maintains CPR, ACLS, PALS, First Aide Courses, and Basic, Intermediate, and Paramedic Emergency Medical Technician Courses and training.

Requirements

• High School Education
• National Registered Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic
• State of Louisiana Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic
• State of Louisiana Chauffeur License, or CDL
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support
• American Heart Association Advanced Life Support Provider
• Two years experience as a National Registered Emergency Medical Technician
• Knowledge of state and local statutes regarding Emergency Medical Services
• Knowledge of the State of Louisiana Motor Vehicle Codes
• Proficient in skills associated with advanced life support
• High degree of emotional maturity
• Ability to cope with high stress and hazardous situations
• Ability to make sound decisions under pressure
• Compassion and caring for others
• Knowledgeable in the care and treatment of neonate, infant, child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patient
• Minimal supervisory skills

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced pre-hospital, intrahospital, and interhospital emergency care and transport.
• Administer I.V. therapy, medication, and electromechanical monitoring and defibrillation.
• Serve as Emergency and Non-Emergent transport team for patients.
• Function as an educator and consultant to Patient Care Services.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate educational needs, activities, and resources.
• Develop and maintain CPR, ACLS, PALS, First Aide Courses, and Basic, Intermediate, and Paramedic Emergency Medical Technician Courses and training.

What This Job Offers

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