ED Paramedic

Your job is more than a job

If you've got a great heart and passion for emergency care, you belong here. As an ED Paramedic, you'll be at the forefront of administering prompt and efficient hospital care to patients at an Advanced Life Support level. Working under the direction of our department leader, you'll play a vital role in the evaluation and treatment of patients, operating with in-person medical direction and approved protocols.

Your dedication to ensuring optimal patient care and a positive patient experience is paramount in this role. Whether it's responding to emergencies, providing life-saving interventions, or offering compassionate support, your expertise and quick thinking will make a difference in the lives of those we serve.

We're looking for individuals who thrive in high-pressure environments and are committed to delivering top-notch emergency medical care. If you're ready to bring your skills to the forefront of emergency medicine and make a real impact, we invite you to join our team as an ED Paramedic.

Your Everyday

Performs patient assessment under physician supervision, including triage, vital sign assessment, and prioritization of care.

Documents patient-related activities and communicates changes in patient status to designated physicians and nurses.

Conducts blood draws and point-of-care testing according to approved standing orders, reporting abnormal findings to the nurse in charge.

Ensures patient throughput initiatives and infection control protocols are followed, including proper equipment disinfection and sharps disposal.

Communicates patient conditions to responsible registered nurses, charge nurses, or physicians, and assists in patient transportation as needed.

Acts as a resource for unit personnel, coordinates tasks with appropriate staff, and provides educational experiences for EMT students.

Assumes responsibility for completing patient care charges and contributes to the improvement of patient care quality through committee participation and suggestions for improvement.

Continues professional growth through identification of educational needs, goal setting, and planning for continuing education.

The Must-Haves

Minimum:

High School Diploma or 2 years of experience in related area.

American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

PALS certification

Preferred:

1 year of experience as Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic

WORK SHIFT:

Variable Hours (United States of America)

LCMC Health is a community.

Our people make health happen. While our NOLA roots run deep, our branches are the vessels that carry our mission of bringing the best possible care to every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond and put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way. Celebrating authenticity, originality, equity, inclusion and a little "come on in" attitude is the foundation of LCMC Health's culture of everyday extraordinary

About West Jefferson Medical Center

West Jefferson Medical Center, a cornerstone of LCMC Health's incredible community of care, is regionally recognized and nationally accredited. For over 60 years, we've been the hospital-of-choice on the west bank of Jefferson Parish for health, wellness, and family-centered care. Learn more about West Jefferson Medical Center and our Leapfrog "Grade A" Hospital Safety distinction

Your extras

• 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 being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.

Simple things make the difference.

1.To get started, take your time to fully and accurately complete the application for employment. Incomplete applications get bogged down and are often eliminated due to missing information.

2.To ensure quality care and service, we may use information on your application to verify your previous employment and background.

3.To keep our career applications up-to-date, applications are inactive after 6 months and, therefore, require a new application for employment to be completed.

4.To expedite the hiring process, proof of citizenship or immigration status will be required to verify your lawful right to work in the United States.