EMT-Basic

Metairie, LA, United States

Your job is more than a job.

Let's face it, no one wants to call an ambulance or go to an emergency room. Car accident injuries, chest pains, breathing difficulties, strokes, burns, and broken bones are not choices and, as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Basic), what you do is extraordinary. As part of an elite emergency care team that takes emotional strength and the ability to think on your feet to a whole new level, you understand the power of teamwork when you respond to urgent medical situations and provide the highest quality basic life support in a prehospital setting or in a hospital emergency department environment.

Your calling is not for the faint of heart as you assess and treat patients of all ages, illnesses, and injuries performing physical exams, controlling bleeding, implementing airway control, restoring and maintaining circulation. For you, saving lives is not just a skillset, it's a mindset. And you've got both. We love that about you.

Your experiences, your knowledge, your skills, your empathy, your compassion, your personality, all of it adds up to you. And we're excited to get to know you and find out what you'll bring to this first-responder emergency medical technician role.

Your Everyday

Respond to dispatch information and drive specially equipped emergency vehicles to specified locations within applicable norms.

Stabilize ill or injured persons by extricating ill or injured person, rendering first aid and relaying ill or injured person status to medical personnel.

Utilize 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.

Recognize any deviations or changes in the patient's health due to the patient's condition and from the treatment provided.

Maintain vehicle/supplies, communications equipment and medical equipment in accordance with applicable standards.

Keep vehicles and equipment clean, organized, stocked and sanitized before each trip. Uses proper PPE when sanitizing or cleaning spills.

Utilize and operate appropriate communications equipment, medical equipment, cleaning equipment, office equipment and tools.

Document activities with regard to patient care and billing completely to ensure appropriate information is available regarding each call.

The Must-Haves

Minimum:

High School Diploma/GED required.

National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians as an EMT/B

Licensed in Louisiana as an EMT/B

Current chauffer's license or equivalent.

American Heart Association BLS certification.

Preferred:

1 year of experience as an EMT Basic.

Defensive driving course certification.

WORK SHIFT:

Days (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 East Jefferson General Hospital

East Jefferson General Hospital, a landmark of LCMC Health's incredible community of care, has been the go-to hospital for health, wellness, and one-of-a-kind care in East Jefferson Parish for over 50 years. And we're only beginning to realize our greatest potential. Learn more about East Jefferson General Hospital and our legacy, our future, and our national recognition as a Nurse Magnet Hospital.

Your extras

* 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.

The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.

Simple things make the difference.

1. To get started, take your time to fully and accurately complete the application for employment. Incomplete applications get bogged down and are often eliminated due to missing information.

2. To ensure quality care and service, we may use information on your application to verify your previous employment and background.

3. To keep our career applications up-to-date, applications are inactive after 6 months and, therefore, require a new application for employment to be completed.

4. To expedite the hiring process, proof of citizenship or immigration status will be required to verify your lawful right to work in the United States.