Top 14 Paramedic Jobs in Alexandria, La

PARAMEDIC - FULL TIME
Pafford EMS —Alexandria, LA
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- PALS Certification
- BLS Certification
- Dental insurance
- 401(k)
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Offshore Paramedic
Safety Management Systems —Louisiana
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Data entry
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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PARAMEDIC - PART TIME
Pafford EMS —Alexandria, LA
- Part-time
- CPR Certification
- PALS Certification
- BLS Certification
- Dental insurance
- 401(k)
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Paramedic ED PRN
Rapides Regional Medical Center —Alexandria, LA
- PRN
- Mid-level
- Pediatrics
- Wound Care
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Disability insurance
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Rapides Regional Medical Center —Alexandria, LA
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Pediatrics
- Wound Care
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Disability insurance
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Disaster Response Paramedic (Wildfires)
Rapid Emergency Management, LLC ("REM") —United States
- $4,200 - $6,300 a week
- Contract
- Background check
- Clean driving record
- Mid-level
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Travel Paramedic & Trainer (100% Travel)
HV Occupational Health & Safety —United States
- $30 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Vital signs
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Pass drug screening
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Protective Security Specialist / Paramedic
GARDAWORLD FEDERAL SERVICES LLC —United States
- CPR Certification
- BLS Certification
- Pass drug screening
- Paid training
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Travel 911 Paramedic ($11k per month)
Heartland Ambulance Service —United States
- $2,650 a week
- Full-time
- Background check
- Clean driving record
- ACLS Certification
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PARAMEDIC - FULL TIME

Pafford EMS -
Alexandria, LA

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Job Details

Full-time

Benefits

Dental insurance
401(k)
Vision insurance
Life insurance

Qualifications

City street navigation
CPR Certification
Staff supervision
Report writing
PALS Certification
Medical equipment operation
BLS Certification
Minor mechanical vehicle repair
Employee relationship building
ACLS Certification
Psychological support for patients
Driver's License
Emotional support for patients
Team management
Driving
Paramedic License
Equipment maintenance
Patient interaction
Acute care experience
Equipment testing
Task assignment
Mechanical knowledge
Medical treatment implementation
Teaching

Full Job Description

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB:

Provides and directs fast, efficient Advanced Life Support to the ill and injured utilizing all basic and advanced abilities and techniques, including but not limited to the placement of peripheral and intra-osseous lines, Supraglottic airways, endotracheal intubations, Cricothyrotomy, fluid and drug therapy, cardiac monitoring and EKG interpretations, defibrillation, and cardioversion;

Recognizes and understands a medical emergency and makes reasonable and acceptable differential diagnosis;

Performs critical physical examinations;

Recognizes common cardiac dysrhythmias and understands the principles and treatment modalities for life threatening dysrhythmias;

Understands and anticipates the pharmacological treatment of critically ill and injured patients;

Understands and anticipates potentially life-threatening presentation of non-cardiac emergencies and institutes appropriate emergency therapy where essential for the preservation of life;

Deals with medical and emotional needs of any victim of acute illness or injury with the goal of reducing mortality and morbidity;

Responsible for managing and directing all first responders at the scene of a medical emergency such as EMR's, Police Departments, and EMT's;

Responsible for quality patient-care as established by the Company;

Files standardized reports of patient information and care for the use of receiving hospital and administration, including nature of request for aid, pertinent past history, therapy provided diagnosis, disposition and sufficient patient information for billing purposes;

Maintains effective communication with physician on duty at hospital to relate patient condition and obtain orders for treatment;

Follows standard written protocols when a physician cannot be contacted;

Transports the ill and injured to institutions of medical care;

Operates emergency vehicles in a safe manner under all condition;

Properly completes patient statistics and medical information forms for administrative use;

Performs technical rescues in removing victims from varied terrain and circumstances; and

Follows standard operating policies and procedures as developed and directed by the Company;

Cleans and Maintains equipment.

ADDITIONAL EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:

Cleans and maintains (minor maintenance) vehicles;

Cleans and maintains living quarters;

Maintains records of vehicles, supplies, training and daily work; and

Performs other related duties as assigned.

GENERAL INFORMATION:

The supervisor makes assignments in terms of shifts to be worked and the general scope of the work assignment. The incumbent performs the work in accordance with the procedures, policies and medical orders provided. The incumbent must exercise judgment in applying the proper guideline to the proper situation. The work is spot checked and evaluated based on feedback from the patient, medical staff and others.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Must possess and maintain:

Paramedic Licensure

CPR for the Health Care Provider

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Good knowledge of the street systems, addresses and physical layout of the area, and of the rescue equipment and the emergency medical equipment used in Advanced Life Support.

Good ability to:

Perform technical medical skills with a high degree of accuracy;

Understand and effectively deal with emotional and medical needs of victims of injuries, acute illnesses, or psychological emergencies;

Maintain a professional and objective approach to the care of ill or injured persons;

Learn new concepts in rescue and medical skills and techniques and in pre-hospital care;

Perform a variety of limited mechanical work involved in the use, testing and maintenance of rescue and medical equipment;

Direct the work of and teach other personnel;

Understand and follow oral and written instructions and orders;

Maintain a professional attitude when representing the Company;

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, assisting agencies, hospital personnel and the general public:

Drive and operate emergency ambulance units;

Author reports with narrative and numeric information.

Additionally, incumbents must maintain a high degree of academic and practical knowledge in emergency para-medicine, and must attend sufficient continuing education classes, courses and seminars both on and off duty to maintain annual paramedic certification, as required by the state in which you will be working.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

The work requires the incumbent to operate emergency medical vehicles, move medical equipment and extract injured persons from a wide variety of situations. Situation can involve vehicular, industrial and residential accidents, injuries or illness and occur anywhere in our coverage area. At times the work requires movement over various types of terrain, (hilly, steep, rocky, rough, and/or wet/slippery surfaces). The incumbent always must be able to carry or help carry someone from the site of the injury to the mode of transportation (vehicle/helicopter) and attend the injured party to the hospital. In order to perform a physical assessment of the injured party, the incumbent must see, hear and communicate with the injured party.

Paramedics will be issued and must wear Company issued uniforms while on duty; additionally, Paramedics will be responsible for the maintenance and cleaning of uniforms, as well as all issued equipment.

Paramedics are required to carry a Company issued pager/radio at all times in order to receive immediate notification of an assignment.

BENEFITS:

Medical
Dental
Vision
401K
Supplemental & Life Insurance

EEOC Statement:

Pafford EMS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status as defined by federal, state, or local law.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Drivers License
NAT REG MEDIC

Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.

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