Paramedic/EMT
General Function
To provide advanced pre-hospital, intrahospital, and interhospital emergency care and transport, including I.V. therapy, medication administration, and electromechanical monitoring and defibrillation to the persons in the West Calcasieu-Cameron Hospital Service District and to administer care and treatment to the patients of West Calcasieu-Cameron Hospital.
Serves as Emergency and Non-Emergent transport team for patients of West Calcasieu-Cameron Hospital.
Clinical Educator, Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic functions in the role of educator and consultant to Patient Care Services. Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates educational needs, activities and resources in collaboration with the Education Director and other staff members.
Develops and maintains CPR, ACLS, PALS, First Aid Courses, and Basic, Intermediate, and Paramedic Emergency Medical Technician Courses and training.
POSITION SPECIFICATIONS
Education: High School Education
National Registered Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic
State of Louisiana Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic
State of Louisiana Chauffeur License, or CDL
American Heart Association Basic Life Support
American Heart Association Advanced Life Support Provider
Experience Requirements
Two years experience as a National Registered Emergency Medical Technician
Knowledge of the state and local statues in regards to Emergency Medical Services
Knowledge of the State of Louisiana Motor Vehicle Codes
Proficient in skills associated with advanced life support
Special Requirements
Must display a high degree of emotional maturity
Able to cope with high stress and hazardous situations
Makes sound decisions under pressure
Has compassion and caring for others
Knowledgeable in the care and treatment of the neonate, infant, child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patient
Minimal supervisory skills
JOB RELATED HAZARDS
Work requires periods of prolonged walking and standing
Lifting and positioning of patients with assistance is required
May come into contact with communicable diseases, unpleasant odors and hazardous materials
Potential for increased levels of stress
Increased danger of physical harm due to automotive accident and traffic incidents