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Paramedic - Emergency Department - Full-time - 1p-1a shift available - Jeff. Hwy. - New Orleans

Ochsner Health System

New Orleans, LA
3 days ago
$45k - $60k

Job Description

Join Ochsner Health as a Paramedic in the Emergency Department, where you will provide essential patient care and support to medical teams, making a significant impact on patient outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provides direct patient care under physician supervision.
  • Administers medications and performs medical treatments as per protocols.
  • Documents patient-related tasks accurately.
  • Supports physicians and nursing staff in compliance with regulations.
  • Adapts behavior to specific patient populations.

Required Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Graduation from an approved Paramedic Program
  • Paramedic License in the State of Practice
  • Certified with the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians as a Paramedic
  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification (to be obtained within 90 days of hire)
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification (to be obtained within 90 days of hire)
  • Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) Certification (to be obtained within 30 days of hire)

Preferred Qualifications

  • Emergency Medical Services (EMS) or Hospital Experience

Benefits & Perks