Emergency Medical Technician
AbsoluteCare11 months ago
New Orleans, LA, United States
On-site
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)
Job Description
Position Overview
AbsoluteCare offers concierge health services using a risk-bearing, PCP-driven care model, treating the most clinically complex and vulnerable members of the community. Our holistic approach, supported by population health management tools, focuses on addressing both medical and psychosocial challenges. Shift: Day.
We build our service on core values: Accountability – doing what we say; Caring – prioritizing the needs of our team and members; Trust – ensuring members can rely on us; and Teamwork – acting together as one inclusive group.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as the medical eyes and ears in the community during and after clinic hours.
- When paired with a paramedic, conduct home visits for after-hours medical assessment and assistance.
- Assist the designated healthcare practitioner during in-home visits to perform assessments and provide appropriate treatment.
- Relay vital information to the on-call provider (physician or nurse practitioner) to determine the next steps in patient care.
- Help reduce unnecessary emergency department visits and hospital admissions by coordinating timely care.
Required Qualifications
- Graduation from an accredited paramedic/EMT program.
- National registry certification (NREMT-B, NREMT-A, or NREMT-P).
- Licensed in the state of practice.
Benefits & Perks
- Free parking
- Free Vision Plan
- Medical and Dental plans
- Life Insurance
- Short Term Disability
- 401(k) Retirement plan
Required Skills
NREMT Certification
Clinical Decision Making
Basic Life Support
Community Health Outreach
Patient Assessment
Emergency Medical Care
Medical Transportation