Paramedic jobs in Louisiana

A Paramedic functions as the most extensively trained primary care provider in the pre-hospital setting. The Paramedic provides both basic and advanced life support, including comprehensive patient assessment, invasive airway management, cardiac monitoring, and administration of medications.

LOCATION: Plaquemine, LA

JOB TYPE: Full Time - 12 hour Rotating Shift.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Respond to emergency and non-emergency requests for plant medical support.
• Perform comprehensive patient assessments.
• Provide Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Life Support (ALS) as needed.
• Provide general medical care and treatment to patients including administering medications, IVs (Intra-venous lines), and airway management as defined by state and local regulatory agencies.
• Neatly and accurately document pertinent patient information on all required forms/documents.
• Attend all Company required OSHA training, annual training, and all mandatory Company updates.
• Perform Point of Care (POC) testing for blood glucose levels, PT/INR (Prothrombin Time/International Normalized Ratio), etc.
• Process lab works to include paperwork and filing on a daily basis.
• Screen laboratory tests and results for normal/abnormal lab values and notify the nurse/physician.
• Assist the nurse/physician in the management and oversight of the clinic.
• Possess knowledge of treatment of chronic health problems, i.e., hypertension, diabetes, and asthma.
• Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality.
• Provide basic first aid, preventive care, and guidance in treating a variety of common illnesses/injuries.
• Able to operate and interpret Electrocardiograms (EKG) and utilize laboratory equipment for screening and baseline measurements.
• Perform pre-employment and post-offer screenings.
• Administer post-accident drug screens (PADS).
• Complete general administrative duties as required.

• A High School diploma is required.
• National Registry EMT (NREMT) Paramedic is required.
• Certified Paramedic License for the State of Louisianaand current CPR and BLS certification.
• Ability to lift a 50lb. emergency response bag.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to read and interpret all required documents and write required reports and correspondence.
• Must have excellent judgment, be able to prioritize decisions, and act quickly in the best interest of the patient.
• Ability to multitask.
• Ability to direct other team members to assist as needed.
• Able to lead and support the clinic team.
• Ability to work with personnel at all levels within the organization.
• Preferred Classes: Basic Trauma Life Support (BTLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).

BENEFITS:

• Competitive Salary
• Medical Benefits
• Dental Benefits
• Vision Benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Vacation Days
• Sick/Incidental Days
• Paid Holidays
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Development & Training

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