Paramedic - Full Time Plus - Off-site Emergency Department

St. Tammany Parish Hospital • Mandeville, LA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The ER Paramedic is a specially trained bedside caregiver who assists professional nursing staff with routine care and specialized technical skills, reports unusual incidents or findings, and maintains patient safety for an assigned group of patients during a designated time period. The paramedic provides care according to hospital standards and procedures and works under the direct supervision of a physician. The role requires driving a hospital-owned and/or personally owned vehicle to perform essential duties. The scheduled workweek is 42 hours, with a 12 p.m.–12 a.m. shift.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• One year of acute care hospital experience, or one year of experience as an EMT/Paramedic on an ambulance crew or as a Patient Care Technician.
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications through an International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR)-provided course; the course must include a manikin check off.
• PALS certification within six months of hire through an ILCOR-provided course that includes a manikin check off.
• State Paramedic license through the Louisiana Department of Health Bureau of Emergency Medical Services.
• National license through the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians.
• Must be 28 years of age or older.
• Valid and current state-issued driver’s license.
• Must maintain and provide proof of automobile insurance, at the employee’s expense, meeting at least the minimum liability coverage limits required by the state of residence.
• Must clear a driving record check. Within the past three years, the driving record must not include three or more moving violations, two or more accidents, or one major violation.
• Must possess good physical health; be able to stand, sit, or walk for long periods; lift at least 50 pounds; and work with a moderate level of noise.
• Physical demands include constant seeing; frequent lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, reaching, handling/feeling, talking, and hearing; and occasional climbing, stooping, and crouching.

Responsibilities

• Assist professional nursing staff in performing routine patient care.
• Perform specialized technical skills.
• Report unusual incidents or findings.
• Maintain patient safety for an assigned group of patients.
• Provide care in accordance with hospital standards and procedures.
• Drive a hospital-owned and/or personally owned vehicle to perform essential job duties.

What This Job Offers

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