ED Paramedic

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The ED Paramedic is responsible for administering prompt and efficient hospital care to the patient at an Advanced Life Support level. Provides care under the direction of the department leader in the evaluation, treatment of patients operating via in person medical direction and standing orders (protocols) approved by the hospital. Ensures optimal patient care and a positive patient experience.

GENERAL DUTIES

Under the direction/supervisor of a physician, performs patient assessment:

Performs triage to avoid delay in patient care. Utilizes clinical judgment and reports changes in patient status to designated physician. Obtains vital signs and identifies abnormal values based on age and development. Establishes priorities of care. Ensures the use of the patient identifiers and appropriately adheres to the specimen labeling policy established. Documents patient related activities after approval by physician. Performs blood draw and point of care testing on blood and urine as established by the ED approved standing orders. Ensures abnormal findings are reported directly to the nurse in charge and documented in the medical record.

Assures patient throughput initiatives are followed and infection control is maintained:

Applies the needed skills to clean and disinfect all equipment used based on established infection control policies. Recognizes potential hazards and takes appropriate action to ensure competent care is delivered. Safely and properly disposes of all sharps to ensure the safety of the patients and bystanders.

Communicates, conditions of patient/family to responsible registered nurse, charge nurse or physician:

Functions as a team member and performs other related duties as assigned. Accompanies and assist in transportation of patients to other diagnostic or treatment areas within the hospital. Functions as a resource for unit personnel. Coordinates tasks with appropriate personnel. Provides educational experiences for EMT students as assigned. Observe the rights and dignity of each patient and family.

Maintains patient safety:

Assumes responsibility in completing appropriate patient care charges. Shares in the improvement in quality of patient care through participation on committees and by contributing suggestions for improvement in the organized delivery of patient care. Continues professional growth by identification of personal needs for continuing education, setting goals and planning course of action.

EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

1 year of experience as Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

Certified by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians – Paramedic level and Certified by the State of Louisiana as an Emergency Medical Technician – Paramedic level. 
American Heart Association BLS Healthcare Provider, ACLS and PALS/ENPC. 

CPI obtained within 6 months of hire

WORK SHIFT:

Nights (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 New Orleans East Hospital

New Orleans East Hospital, vital to LCMC Health’s incredible community of care, has been New Orleans East’s and the surrounding community’s trusted healthcare leader since 2014, embodying our mission of not only superior care, but healthcare with heart, courtesy, concern, kindness, and welcoming spirit for everyone. Learn more about New Orleans East Hospital and our Leapfrog “Grade A” Hospital Safety distinction.

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• 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.

 

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