Paramedic - Off-site Emergency Department

St. Tammany Parish Hospital•Mandeville, LA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At St. Tammany Health System, delivering world-class healthcare close to home is our goal. That means we are committed to attracting and retaining the very best professionals for every position in our health system. We believe the pristine beauty of St. Tammany Parish adds to our attractive compensation package. The health system is nestled in the heart of Covington on the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain. It is a peaceful, scenic, community-oriented area with an abundance of amenities to suit every taste. JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS Scheduled Weekly Hours: 42 Work Shift: 12p-12a JOB SUMMARY: The ER Paramedic is a specially trained bedside caregiver who assists the professional nursing staff in performing routine care, performs specialized technical skills, reports any unusual incident or findings, and always maintains patient safety to a group of patients for a designated time period. Paramedic provides care in accordance with standards and procedures of the hospital and works under the direct supervision of a physician.

Requirements

High School graduate or equivalent required.
One-year acute care hospital experience or one year experience as an EMT/Paramedic on an ambulance crew or Patient Care Technician.
Current BLS, ACLS, PALS (within 6 months of hire) certifications through any International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR) provided courses such as but not limited to: Ochsner Health System, American Heart Association, and American Red Cross. The ILCOR course must include a manikin check off.
Upon hire, the paramedic will be assigned a de-escalation class via Health Stream.
State Paramedic license through the LA Dept. of Health Bureau of Emergency Medical Services and national license through the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians
This position requires driving a hospital-owned vehicle and/or a personally owned vehicle to perform the essential job duties. In order to be considered, the candidate m ust be 28 years or older in age.
Must have a valid and current state issued driver’s license.
Must maintain and provide proof of automobile insurance (at own expense) in amounts which meet at least the minimum liability coverage limits required by the state of their residence.
Clearance of driving record check.
Driving records shall not contain any of the following within the past 3 years (see policy): 3 or more moving violations 2 or more accidents 1 major violation
Must possess good physical health.
Some requirements include but are not limited to standing, sitting or walking for long periods of time.
Lifting at least 50 pounds is required.
Must be able to work with a moderate level of noise.