Paramedic

PARAMEDIC Join Our EMS Team

Position: Paramedic

Department: Emergency Medical Services

Employment Type: Full-Time / Part-Time

Location: Louisiana

We are seeking dedicated and professional Paramedics to join our EMS team. Paramedics provide appropriate, efficient, and timely pre-hospital advanced, intermediate, and basic life support care and transportation to sick and injured patients.

Our paramedics are expected to provide compassionate, high-quality patient care while maintaining professionalism, safety, and operational readiness at all times.

• Perform thorough patient assessments and identify signs and symptoms of illness or injury.
• Provide BLS, intermediate, and ALS care within the scope of licensure and approved protocols.
• Safely and efficiently treat and transport patients to appropriate medical facilities.
• Provide safe patient handling and transfers.
• Communicate patient condition, treatment, and pertinent information to receiving medical personnel.
• Complete accurate and timely EMS documentation and patient care reports.
• Maintain ambulance equipment, supplies, medications, and inventory.
• Inspect and test equipment to ensure everything is clean, functional, and ready for service.
• Report equipment or vehicle maintenance issues promptly.
• Maintain the ambulance and station in a clean, organized, and operational condition.
• Safely operate the ambulance in emergency and non-emergency situations.
• Assist with extrication and scene safety when necessary.
• Maintain effective communication with dispatch, other emergency services, hospitals, and medical personnel.
• Attend required meetings, training, and continuing education.
• Assist with ordering and restocking supplies.
• Complete required reports, logs, and operational documentation.
• Serve as a Field Training Officer when approved and assigned.
• Precept EMT and Paramedic students when qualified and assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Current National and Louisiana Paramedic certification/licensure.
• Current CPR certification through the American Heart Association.
• Current ACLS certification through the American Heart Association.
• Valid Louisiana chauffer
• driver's license or equivalent.
• Ability to safely operate an ambulance in normal and adverse conditions.
• Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with patients, coworkers, healthcare providers, and the public.
• Knowledge of EMS protocols, operational procedures, and safety practices.

Additional certifications are preferred but not required, including:

• PALS
• NALS
• PHTLS
• PEEP
• Instructor certifications
• Field Training Officer experience

We are looking for paramedics who:

• Put patient care and safety first.
• Demonstrate professionalism and integrity.
• Work well independently and as part of a team.
• Communicate effectively under pressure.
• Take ownership and pride in their work.
• Demonstrate urgency and sound decision-making during emergencies.
• Treat patients, coworkers, first responders, healthcare professionals, and the public with respect.
• Are committed to maintaining a clean, prepared, and professional EMS operation.

New employees will receive orientation and training related to job responsibilities, operational procedures, protocols, equipment, and department expectations.