Paramedic - PRN

Responsibilities Performs a primary and secondary survey on every patient to ensure all illnesses or injuries are found and treated rapidly. Ensures that all appropriate equipment is brought to the patient to begin immediate medical care. Ensures that the patient maintains a patent airway and uses several different airway devices up to the ET tube based on the situation. Controls all major bleeding and uses acceptable techniques when applying direct pressure, elevation or pressure points to the use of a tourniquet. Transports patients safely and to the facility of choice on all calls and recognizes the need to transport critical patients to the closest hospital. Contacts medical control and relays patient reports over the radio to the physician in-charge and follows direct orders to continue care while in transport to the hospital. Documents in descriptive, legible form on the PCR the patient’s condition, noting initial impression, medical history and any treatment rendered noting pertinent negatives/positives. Keeps dispatch informed of departures, arrivals and any other related important information via the radio at all times. Applies needed skills to replace and repackage all equipment used during a call. Qualifications 2 years of EMS related experience required. Licenses & Certifications NREMT-P EMT-P (State of Louisiana) CPR Certification Defensive Driving Hazmat Awareness ACLS PALS within 6 months CPI within 90 days Chauffeur’s license or equivalent Shift Variable Hours (United States of America) 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr