Paramedic - St. Charles Parish EMS - PRN

About the role

At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today!

Responsibilities

- Works collaboratively with and under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse to provide for the delivery of patient care through the use of the nursing process. - Provides care based on physical, psycho/social, educational, safety and related criteria appropriate to the ages of patients served in assigned areas. - Provides customer service to patients, families and staff. - Adapts to change in a positive, constructive manner. - Participates in activities for professional development and maintains required clinical knowledge, technical skills, training and credentials. - Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to: respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style. - Other related duties as required.

Requirements

Education: Required - Graduate from accredited paramedic program with a license to practice in the State of Louisiana Work Experience: Required - 4 years current paramedic field care experience Certifications: Required - National Registry license to practice in the State of Mississippi CPR Healthcare Provider Certification Preferred: Prior air medical transport experience Preferred - BCLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP

Qualifications

- Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of information. - Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally. - Strong interpersonal skills. - Ability to and experience working with and maintaining confidential information. - Ability to and experience working in a fast-paced environment.