MICU Paramedic - Rapid Response Team

About the role

The MICU Paramedic provides advanced life support and critical care support to patients in the Medical Intensive Care Unit and serves as a member of the hospital’s Rapid Response and Code Blue team. Working under the direction of the ICU medical team and nursing leadership, the paramedic assists with patient stabilization, resuscitation efforts, procedures, monitoring, and transport of critically ill patients. The role supports high-quality, protocol-driven care in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment while promoting patient safety, teamwork, and a positive patient experience.

Responsibilities

• Assists with patient stabilization, resuscitation efforts, procedures, monitoring, and transport of critically ill patients.
• Works under the direction of the ICU medical team and nursing leadership.
• Serves as a member of the hospital’s Rapid Response and Code Blue team.
• Supports high-quality, protocol-driven care in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment.
• Promotes patient safety, teamwork, and a positive patient experience.

Requirements

• Certified by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians – Paramedic level.
• Certified by the State of Louisiana as an Emergency Medical Technician – Paramedic level.
• American Heart Association BLS Healthcare Provider and ACLS.
• FPC or CCPC, preferred.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience as Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic.

Skills

• Experience with advanced life support and critical care.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Benefits

LCMC Health offers competitive benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Nights (United States of America)

About University Medical Center

University Medical Center, a world class academic medical center in LCMC Health’s incredible community of care, is the largest medical training center for healthcare professionals in Louisiana and has long served as the region’s safety net hospital for poor and underserved communities for 300+ years. Learn more about University Medical Center’s legacy and our vision of becoming the epicenter of medical care, education, and research.

LCMC Health

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.