Paramedic (Night Position)

Bunkie General Hospital • Bunkie, LA

19h • Onsite

About The Position

The Emergency Department Paramedic in a Critical Access Hospital provides advanced in-hospital emergency medical care to patients of all ages. Working collaboratively with physicians, advanced practice providers, and nursing staff, the ED Paramedic performs patient assessments, initiates treatment per protocol and physician order, and assists with emergency, trauma, and medical procedures. The role requires proficient clinical skills, adaptability, and critical thinking in a rural healthcare setting.

Louisiana-licensed Paramedics may function in the Emergency Department under the supervision and direction of the Medical Director and ED practitioners, performing skills and medication administrations authorized by the Louisiana Department of Health Scope of Practice, including Agency Expansion of Scope. This practice model is approved by the Governing Body and complies with CMS Conditions of Participation for Critical Access Hospitals.

Paramedics employed by Bunkie General Hospital must follow the organization's policy. Independent practice is strictly prohibited, and paramedics may operate only in the Emergency Department. Skills, procedures, and medication administrations designated as “Approved” or “Agency Expansion of Scope (AES)” at the Paramedic level in the LDH EMS Scope of Practice Matrix (2024) may be performed when training and competency validation are documented, the procedures are included in Medical Director-approved ED protocols, and work takes place under the supervision model outlined by hospital policy.

Requirements

• Hold an active, valid, unencumbered National Registered Emergency Medical Technician–Paramedic (NREMT-P) credential and Louisiana Paramedic licensure.
• Have current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certifications.
• Obtain Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification within 3 months of hire.
• Have trauma certification (ITLS, PHTLS, or TNCC), or obtain it within 3 months of hire.
• Have a minimum of 3 years of paramedic experience.
• Hold Certified Critical Care Paramedic (CCP-C) or Critical Care Transport certification through an EMS academy; previous CCT certification and/or years of experience may be considered in lieu of current certification.
• Maintain motivation, a sense of urgency, and professionalism, and seek opportunities to further job knowledge in service of the patient demographic.
• Demonstrate strong clinical judgment and decision-making in high-pressure situations.
• Be able to function as part of an Emergency Department team with nursing staff.
• Demonstrate proficiency in the Louisiana Department of Health Scope of Practice.
• Have excellent critical-thinking, multitasking, and prioritization skills.
• Have strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Be able to adapt to rapidly changing patient conditions and limited resources.
• Be able to lift, push, pull, and move patients and equipment up to 100 pounds with assistance.
• Be able to stand, walk, bend, and kneel for extended periods.
• Be able to work in high-stress environments with exposure to bloodborne pathogens and hazardous materials.

Nice To Haves

• Paramedic experience in 911, emergency, or rural settings is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced in-hospital emergency medical care to patients of all ages in the Emergency Department.
• Perform patient assessments and initiate treatment according to protocol and physician orders.
• Assist with emergency, trauma, and medical procedures.
• Work collaboratively with physicians, advanced practice providers, and nursing staff.
• Perform only authorized skills, procedures, and medication administrations under the required supervision and within approved protocols.
• Adhere to Bunkie General Hospital policy, including the prohibition on independent practice and the restriction to Emergency Department work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed