Field Paramedic

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Overview

LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. Our people make health happen. This role supports the mission of bringing the best possible care to every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond.

• 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.

• 2 years of EMS related experience required.

• High School Diploma/GED required.

• NREMT-P
• EMT-P State of La
• CPR Certification
• Defensive Driving
• Hazmat Awareness
• ACLS
• PALS within 6 months
• CPI within 90 days
• Chauffer’s license or equivalent

• Variable Hours (United States of America)

LCMC Health is a community. Our people make health happen. While our NOLA roots run deep, our branches carry our mission of delivering care with heart and soul across Louisiana and beyond.

East Jefferson General Hospital is a landmark of LCMC Health’s community of care with over 50 years of service. Learn more about East Jefferson General Hospital and our legacy, future, and recognition.

• Deliver healthcare with heart.
• Give people a reason to smile.
• Put a little love in your work.
• Be honest and real, but with compassion.
• Bring some lagniappe into everything you do.
• Forget one-size-fits-all, think one-of-a-kind care.
• See opportunities, not problems – it’s all about perspective.
• Cheerlead ideas, differences, and each other.
• Love what makes you, you – because we do.

You are welcome here.
LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work. This is not an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.

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