Emergency Medical Technician - FT AM

Description

Do you thrive in high-stakes environments where every second counts?

What We're Looking For:

• Calm under pressure, reliable, and self-motivated with a strong sense of urgency

• At least 1 year of experience as an EMT

• Preferred: High School Diploma or GED

• Required:

o Nationally certified EMT

o State of Louisiana Licensed EMT

o Valid LA Class D Chauffeur's License

o BLS - Basic Life Support

o Crisis Prevention training (within 6 months of hire)

o Clean driving record

• Knowledge of Louisiana traffic laws and emergency driving techniques

• Ability to follow instructions, read traffic signage, and safely transport individuals and materials

• Preferred: Familiarity with local territory layout

Why You'll Love Working With Us:

At Baton Rouge General our patients aren't the only people we take care of; we take care of our team too. We are proud to offer our employees the benefits and resources they need to be their best selves at work and at home.

• A comprehensive benefits program for you and your family.

• Professional development and support.

• Various employee perks include generous paid time off, flexible positions, and our Baton Rouge General Fit! program.

• We are a nationally and locally recognized leader in quality and ranked one of the best healthcare employers in the state.

Check out our employee perks here!

What You Will Do:

Provide first aid treatment or basic life support care to sick or injured persons in pre-hospital settings and during transport between campuses. Perform duties in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and hospital policies.

• Respond promptly and calmly to emergency and non-emergency calls.

• Assess and prioritize patient care based on injury or illness.

• Administer CPR, oxygen, oral glucose, and utilize AEDs as needed.

• Assist paramedics with airway management and ventilation.

• Treat trauma with appropriate splinting and spinal immobilization.

• Complete patient care and insurance documentation thoroughly and timely.

• Operate an emergency vehicle safely and in compliance with all relevant laws and hospital guidelines.

• Monitor communication devices and coordinate non-emergent transport requests.

• Maintain ambulance cleanliness, stock levels, and decontamination protocols.

• Represent the organization at public events while on duty.

• Assist in the Emergency Department as needed.

• Perform additional duties to ensure smooth ambulance transport operations.

What Sets BRG Apart:

At Baton Rouge General, we are a community of compassionate, caring individuals who set the bar when it comes to healthcare excellence. Our mission is to preserve and restore health, one person at a time. From clinical to non-clinical - what you do here matters.

With over 600 licensed beds between three campuses, Baton Rouge General offers the full spectrum of care from delivering newborns to providing end-of-life support through hospice. With clinics located throughout Baton Rouge and the surrounding areas, our physician group provides patients with comprehensive care and a full suite of specialties, including internal and family medicine and specialty care.

Ready to be part of a team that values your skills and dedication? Apply now and take the next step in your EMT career with us.

This is a unique opportunity for an EMT. Our team is focused on providing critical, but less hazardous, patient transport between our facilities. Working 12-hour shifts is a significant change from the traditional 24-hour shifts, aiming to improve work-life balance and reduce fatigue. The goal is to maintain a high standard of patient care while managing the operational demands more effectively.