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Paramedic
ED Paramedic, Paramedic Supervisor
Provides high quality, emergency response and advanced life support in a pre-hospital setting.
Activities:
- Evaluates all physician orders
- Supervises all emergency medical personnel on the scene
- Documents patient medical history and emergency care
- Performs physical exams, controls bleeding, provides airway control and maintains circulation
What You'll Need
Education: High school diploma and completion of an approved EMT/Paramedic Program; licensed in state of practice as an EMT/Paramedic, registered with National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians as EMT/Paramedic, Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by the American Heart Association, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification; Class D driver’s license in state of practice; Haz-Mat Awareness Training
Knowledge: English language, Microsoft Office
Skills: Excellent verbal & written communication skills, computer skills, multi-tasking skills, Interpersonal skills
Abilities: Work independently and collaboratively as a team member, collaborates with care team, maintains patient confidentiality, ability to work in fast paced environment
How You’ll Get There
Ochsner Learning Institute (OLI) Courses Effective Team Communication, Controlling Conflict, Stress & Time in A Customer Service Environment, Communicating for Results, Difficult People Learn more
Tuition Assistance Full-time: $3,000 | Part-time: $2,000 Learn More
Ochsner Resource Groups Women Empowering Women (WoW), African Americans Building & Leading Equality (ABLE), PRIDE, Young Professionals Association, Hispanics at Ochsner Leading and Advocating (HOLA), Vet Force 1
