Paramedic - Ambulance Services Job Listing at Baton Rouge General in Baton Rouge, LA (Job ID 2013551002)

Description

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS include, but are not limited to:
1. Administers advanced life support care to sick or injured persons.
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS:
• Functions in uncommon situations with the understanding of stress response and 
methods to ensure personal well-being. 
• Understands body substance isolation.
• Functions with the understanding of medical-legal principals associated with emergency 
care.
• Responds to emergency and non-emergency calls calmly, efficiently, and promptly.
• Recognizes the need to administer advanced life support to patients at the scene, en 
route to the hospital and in any pre-hospital setting in accordance with federal, state, 
and local laws, regulations, and standards. 
• Assess the nature and extent of injury or illness to establish and prioritize medical 
procedures that follow.
• Respond to emergencies as the in-house paramedic on the Rapid Response Team and 
provide care to inpatients, outpatients, visitors, and any walk-in medical response needs 
in accordance with Baton Rouge General's policy and guidelines. 
 JOB TITLE: Paramedic Ambulance Services JOB CODE: 59851
• Treating patient at the scene, en route to the hospital, and in any pre-hospital setting in 
accordance with federal, state, local laws, regulations, and standards and in accordance 
with Baton Rouge General policies and guidelines. 
• Perform emergency diagnostic and treatment procedures, such as airway management, 
cardiac monitoring, and medication administration/infusions.
• Treatment of cardiac dysrhythmias and perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), 
including the proper use of cardiac monitor with capabilities to provide transcutaneous 
pacing, synchronized cardioversion, and defibrillation. 
• Administers medications via most appropriate route utilizing standing orders as provided 
on the appropriate protocol or use of medical direction. 
• Provide and manage care of any traumatic injury including the use of all basic and 
advanced equipment.
• Complete patient care forms, insurance forms, and all other forms in a competent and 
timely manner. 
• Responsible for the storage and usage of all controlled substances as per policy. 
2. Operates emergency vehicle.
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS:
• Determines that the vehicle is in proper mechanical condition by checking items required by 
service management and in accordance with federal, state, local laws, regulations and 
standards; and in accordance with Baton Rouge General policies and guidelines.
• Monitor communication equipment to maintain contact and promptly respond to instructions 
and calls given by dispatcher.
• Coordinates requests for non-emergent transports in accordance with dispatch guidelines. 
• Operates emergency vehicle in a safe manner and with controlled speed, in accordance with 
federal, state, local laws, regulations and standards; and in accordance with Baton Rouge 
General policies and guidelines. 
• Functions with knowledge of stretcher operations and proper lifting techniques.
• Decontaminates the ambulance following treatment of any patient.
• Ensures the ambulance is clean, washed, and kept in a neat, orderly condition.
• Checks, restocks, and maintains inventory on the ambulance each shift. 
3. Perform additional responsibilities and routine tasks as needed.
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS:
• Representing the organization while on duty at public events.
• Will work in the ED in the role of a paramedic as needed
• Will perform additional duties as assigned to allow for smooth and efficient operation of 
Baton Rouge General Ambulance Transport Service.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
1 year experience as a paramedic
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
High School Diploma or GED preferred.
SPECIAL SKILL, LICENSE AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS
Nationally certified Paramedic, State of Louisiana Paramedic License
Valid LA Class D Chauffer's license 
BLS-Basic Life Support
Crises Prevention training (within 6 months of hire)
 JOB TITLE: Paramedic Ambulance Services JOB CODE: 59851
ACLS –Advanced Cardiac Life Support 
PALS- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (within 6 months of hire)
NRP- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (within 6 months of hire)
Physically capable of performing job
Knowledge of LA traffic laws and proper driving techniques. Some prior knowledge of layout of assigned 
territory preferred.
Able to understand and carry out instructions; able to comprehend and follow traffic signs. Able to 
transport assigned materials from building to vehicle and vice-versa. Dependable and motivated to 
complete duties without constant supervision.
HIPAA REQUIREMENTS:
Maintains knowledge of and adherence to all applicable HIPAA regulations appropriate to Job Position 
including but not limited to: Medical records without limitation both paper and electronic, patient 
demographics, lab and radiology results, patient information related to surgery or appointment schedules, 
information related to patient location, religious beliefs and/or public health records, medical records 
related to quality/data, patient financial information and/or 3rd party billing, patient-related complaints,
research information, employee health records and/or employee prescriptions.
SAFETY REQUIREMENTS:
Maintains knowledge of and adherence to all applicable safety practices appropriate to Job Position 
including but not limited to: Incident reporting, PPE, exposure control plans, hand washing, environment 
of care, patient identification, administers medications, validates, transports, monitors or observes 
patients for procedures including infusion pumps, and monitors clinical alarms.