Paramedic - Full Time Plus - Off-site Emergency Department

St. Tammany Parish Hospital • Mandeville, LA

13d • 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 a 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 is scheduled for 42 hours per week on a 12 p.m.–12 a.m. shift. It requires driving a hospital-owned or personally owned vehicle to perform essential duties.

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, and 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 and national license through the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians.
• Must be at least 28 years old.
• Valid and current state-issued driver’s license.
• Must maintain and provide proof of automobile insurance, at own expense, meeting at least the minimum liability coverage required by the state of residence.
• Must clear a driving record check. Within the past three years, the record must not show 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, and lift at least 50 pounds.
• Must be able to work with a moderate level of noise.

Responsibilities

• Assist professional nursing staff with 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 or personally owned vehicle to perform essential job duties.

What This Job Offers

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