Paramedic (Night Position)

Paramedic (NREMT-P) Job Description (Night Position)

Job Summary

The Emergency Department Paramedic in a Critical Access Hospital (CAH) provides advanced in-hospital emergency medical care to patients of all ages. Working collaboratively with physicians, advanced practice providers, and nursing staff, the ED Paramedic performs patient assessments, initiates treatment per protocol (physician order), and assists with emergency, trauma, and medical procedures. This role requires a high degree of proficient clinical skills, adaptability, and critical thinking in the nature of a rural healthcare setting.

Louisiana-licensed Paramedics may function within the Emergency Department under the supervision and direction of the Medical Director and ED practitioners, performing all skills and medication administrations authorized by the Louisiana Department of Health Scope of Practice (including Agency Expansion of Scope). This practice model is approved by the Governing Body and complies with CMS Conditions of Participation for Critical Access Hospitals