EMT Basic Full time

YOUR JOB IS MORE THAN A JOB
Why a Great Place to Work
You're more than your job. Everyone is. And that's what makes you great at your job-all the little extras you bring to work every day, the things that make you you. At LCMC Health we value those things about you, because we know that all those little extras add up to extraordinary. And we've built a culture that supports and celebrates the extraordinary. You'll see it when you come to work here, in the spirit of our places and the faces of our people. And every patient we heal, every family we comfort, every life we improve is the outcome of countless little extras adding up to an extraordinary result. Join LCMC Health, and you'll find that our everyday makes it easy to live your extraordinary.
This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this department. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities, and LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.
GENERAL DUTIES
Responds to dispatch information and drives specially equipped emergency vehicles to specified locations within applicable norms.
Stabilizes ill or injured persons by extricating ill or injured person, rendering first aid and relaying ill or injured person status to medical personnel.
Utilizes medical equipment and procedures including a defibrillator, EKG monitor, oxygen and suction devices, intravenous fluids, CPR and other procedures and medications as required to provide advanced medical care.
Recognizes any deviations or changes in the patient's health due to the patient's condition and from the treatment provided.
Maintains vehicle/supplies, communications equipment and medical equipment in accordance with applicable standards.
Keeps vehicles and equipment clean, organized, stocked and sanitized before each trip. Uses proper PPE when sanitizing or cleaning spills.
Utilizes and operates appropriate communications equipment, medical equipment, cleaning equipment, office equipment and tools.
Documents activities with regard to patient care and billing completely to ensure appropriate information is available regarding each call.
EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS
1 year of experience as a EMT Basic preferred.
EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS
High School Diploma/GED required.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians as an EMT/B
Licensed in Louisiana as an EMT/B
Current Chauffer's license or equivalent
Defensive Driving
Haz-Mat
BCLS Certification
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Well-lighted and properly ambulance or inadequately lighted space with no back-up equipment or personnel.
Must work in the presence of visitors and bystanders with the possibility of shouting and uncontrolled patient settings.
Must work in all temperatures and climates.
Possible exposure to communicable diseases before their detection. Possible exposure to body fluid/blood borne pathogens.
Vehicle accidents with various leaking fuels, unknown cargos, downed hot wires and unsteady vehicles.
Violent patients with knives, guns, or clubs. Police shootings with hostile crowds present.
Toxic chemical spills/incidents. Radiation emergencies. Excessive noise levels. Working in traffic on limited-access roadways.
Boat, plane, train and vehicle extrication. Potential involvement in vehicle accidents with the ambulance.
WORK SHIFT:
Nights (United States of America)
LCMC Health is a community.
Our people make health happen. While our NOLA roots run deep, our branches are the vessels that carry our mission of bringing the best possible care to every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond and put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way. Celebrating authenticity, originality, equity, inclusion and a little "come on in" attitude is the foundation of LCMC Health's culture of everyday extraordinary
About West Jefferson Medical Center
West Jefferson Medical Center, a cornerstone of LCMC Health's incredible community of care, is regionally recognized and nationally accredited. For over 60 years, we've been the hospital-of-choice on the west bank of Jefferson Parish for health, wellness, and family-centered care. Learn more about West Jefferson Medical Center and our Leapfrog "Grade A" Hospital Safety distinction
Your extras - (Our Core Values)

• Deliver healthcare with heart.
• Give people a reason to smile.
• Put a little love in your work.
• Be honest and real, but with compassion.
• Bring some lagniappe into everything you do.
• Forget one-size-fits-all, think one-of-a-kind care.
• See opportunities, not problems - it's all about perspective.
• Cheerlead ideas, differences, and each other.
• Love what makes you, you - because we do

You are welcome here.
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.
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