Paramedic

ParamedicWe've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. We believe that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways.At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today!This job communicates effectively with co-workers, patients, family, and visitors. Provides a safe work environment for the patient and performs all functions as delegated by the staff Registered Nurse, and/or via written protocol, as approved by the Medical Director or Staff MD.EducationRequired - Graduate from accredited paramedic program with a license to practice in the State of LouisianaWork ExperienceRequired - 4 years current paramedic field care experiencePreferred - Prior air medical transport experience CertificationsRequired - National Registry license to practice in the State of Mississippi CPR Healthcare Provider CertificationPreferred - BCLS, ACLS, PALS, NRPKnowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of information.Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally.Strong interpersonal skills.Ability to and experience working with and maintaining confidential information.Ability to and experience working in a fast-paced environment.Job DutiesWorks collaboratively with and under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse to provide for the delivery of patient care through the use of the nursing process.Provides care based on physical, psycho/social, educational, safety and related criteria appropriate to the ages of patients served in assigned areas.Provides customer service to patients, families and staff.Adapts to change in a positive, constructive manner.Participates in activities for professional development and maintains required clinical knowledge, technical skills, training and credentials.Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to: respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.Other related duties as required.The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.Ochsner is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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 essential functions of this job include (but are not limited to) the following: Frequently exerting 10 to 20 pounds of force to move objects; occasionally exerting up to 100 pounds of force. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for sedentary work. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 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.