Paramedic - Ambulance Services Full-Time (Commitment Bonus Available)

JOB PURPOSE & MISSION

Administers advanced life support care to sick or injured persons in pre-hospital settings and during transport between campuses in accordance with applicable laws, regulations and hospital policies. Performs job duties appropriately for the age population served as defined in the department's scope of service.

Essential Job Functions

• Administers advanced life support care to sick or injured persons.
  • Functions in uncommon situations with the understanding of stress response and methods to ensure personal well-being.
    • Understands body substance isolation.
    • Functions with the understanding of medical-legal principals associated with emergency care.
    • Responds to emergencies as the in-house paramedic on the Rapid Response Team and provides care to inpatients, outpatients, visitors, and any walk-in medical response needs in accordance with Baton Rouge General's policy and guidelines.
    • Treating patient at the scene, en route to the hospital, and in any pre-hospital setting in accordance with federal, state, local laws, regulations, and standards and in accordance with Baton Rouge General policies and guidelines.
    • Performs emergency diagnostic and treatment procedures, such as airway management, cardiac monitoring, and medication administration/infusions.
    • Treatment of cardiac dysrhythmias and performs cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), including the proper use of cardiac monitor with capabilities to provide transcutaneous pacing, synchronized cardioversion, and defibrillation.
    • Administers medications via most appropriate route utilizing standing orders as provided on the appropriate protocol or use of medical direction.
    • Provides and manages care of any traumatic injury including the use of all basic and advanced equipment.
  • Completes patient care forms, insurance forms, and all other forms in a competent and timely manner.
  • Responsible for the storage and usage of all controlled substances as per policy.
• Operates emergency vehicle.
  • Determines that the vehicle is in proper mechanical condition by checking items required by service management and in accordance with federal, state, local laws, regulations and standards; and in accordance with Baton Rouge General policies and guidelines.
  • Maintains contact and promptly responds to instructions and calls given by dispatcher.
  • Calls for non-emergent transports in accordance with dispatch guidelines.
  • Operates emergency vehicle in a safe manner and with controlled speed, in accordance with federal, state, local laws, regulations and standards; and in accordance with Baton Rouge General policies and guidelines.
  • Functions with knowledge of stretcher operations and proper lifting techniques.
  • Decontaminates the ambulance following treatment of any patient.
  • Ensures the ambulance is clean, washed, and kept in a neat, orderly condition.
  • Checks, restocks, and maintains inventory on the ambulance each shift.
• Perform additional responsibilities and routine tasks as needed.
  • Representing the organization while on duty at public events.
  • Works in the ED in the role of a paramedic as needed.
  • Performs additional duties as assigned to allow for smooth and efficient operation of Baton Rouge General Ambulance Transport Service.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Experience: Required: 1 year experience as a paramedic
• Education: Required: none
  • Preferred: High School Diploma or GED
• Certifications & Licensure: Required:
  • Nationally certified Paramedic
  • State of Louisiana Paramedic License
  • Valid LA Class D Chauffer's license
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • Crisis Prevention training within 6 months of hire
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
  • within 6 months of hire
  • Physically capable of performing job
• Special Skills or Knowledge: Required:
  • Knowledge of LA traffic laws and proper driving techniques
  • Able to understand and carry out instructions
  • Able to comprehend and follow traffic signs
  • Able to transport assigned materials from building to vehicle and vice-versa
  • Dependable and motivated to complete duties without constant supervision
  • Some prior knowledge of layout of assigned territory
• HIPAA & SAFETY REQUIREMENTS:
  • HIPAA - Maintains knowledge of and adherence to all applicable HIPAA regulations appropriate to Job Position including but not limited to: Medical records without limitation both paper and electronic, patient demographics, lab and radiology results, patient information related to surgery or appointment schedules, information related to patient location, religious beliefs and/or public health records, medical records related to quality/data, patient financial information and/or 3rd party billing, patient-related complaints, research information, employee health records and/or employee prescriptions.
  • Safety - Maintains knowledge of and adherence to all applicable safety practices appropriate to Job Position including but not limited to: Incident reporting, PPE, exposure control plans, hand washing, environment of care, patient identification, administers medications, validates, transports, monitors or observes patients for procedures including infusion pumps, and monitors clinical alarms.