Paramedic Emergency Department Nights

We believe that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today! This job assists the hospital in the care of patients and performs special technical skills/treatments according to level of knowledge under the supervision of a physician. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. Contents are subject to change at the company's discretion. Education Required - High school diploma or equivalent Graduation from an approved Paramedic Program Work Experience Required - None Preferred - Emergency Medical Services (EMS) or Hospital Experience Certifications Required - Paramedic License in the State of Practice Certified with the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians as a Paramedic Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) to be obtained within 90 days of hire Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification to be obtained within 90 days of hire Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) Certification to be obtained within 30 days of hire Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs) * Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of information. * Must be proficient with Windows-style applications, various software packages specific to role and keyboard. * Effective planning, organizing, and time management skills. * Ability to identify medical emergencies and assist with management. Job Duties * Provides direct patient care, within the scope of their license, with supervision from the physician. This may include the following: medical treatment of wounds at the basic/intermediate/advanced level, would care, ability to administer medications by pre-established protocol which includes vasoactive medications, draw bloodwork, place splints/boots/etc., Foley insertion, use of glucometer, I-STAT, Kurin, vital signs (rectal temps/immunocompromised), and IV fluid administration. Supports physicians, nursing, and hospital administration by acceptance of established objectives, policies and procedures. Accurately documents patient related tasks. * Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards. This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. Physical and Environmental Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. and/or (3) when the job requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of those materials is negligible. NOTE: The constant stress and strain of maintaining a production rate pace, especially in an industrial setting, can be and is physically demanding of a worker even though the amount of force exerted is negligible. The incumbent has an occupational risk for exposure to all communicable diseases. Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role. Ochsner Health does not consider an individual an applicant until they have formally applied to the open position on this careers website. Please refer to the job description to determine whether the position you are interested in is remote or on-site. 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