Paramedic

LCMC Health • Metairie, LA

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About The Position

Your job is more than a job. At LCMC Health, we value the unique qualities that each individual brings to their work, recognizing that these contribute to extraordinary outcomes in patient care. As a Paramedic, you will perform essential duties that ensure the health and safety of patients, while being part of a culture that celebrates the extraordinary.

Requirements

• 2 years of EMS related experience required.
• High School Diploma/GED required.
• NREMT-P certification.
• EMT-P State of Louisiana certification.
• CPR Certification.
• Defensive Driving certification.
• Hazmat Awareness certification.
• ACLS certification.
• PALS certification within 6 months.
• CPI certification within 90 days.
• Chauffeur'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 patients to the closest hospital.
• Contacts medical control and relays patient reports over the radio to the physician in-charge and follows direct orders 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

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