EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN, PARAMEDIC (CLASS CODE 5171)

Position Overview

Highly responsible specialized work performed under the direction of a physician. The role involves the recognition, assessment, and control of medical emergencies, as well as the transportation and care of patients to a medical facility.

Key Responsibilities

• Recognize, assess, and control medical emergencies under physician direction.
• Transport and provide care to patients en route to medical facilities.
• Maintain all required licenses, permits, and certifications during employment.
• Successfully complete required physical agility tests (including lifting, pushing/pulling, carrying, and stair/ladder climbing tests).

Required Qualifications

• Current provisional or permanent National Registry Certification as an Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic.
• Current cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification.
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Current unrestricted EMS Certification or License from any state participating in the Recognition of EMS Personnel Licensure Interstate Compact (REPLICA).
• Current Orleans Parish EMT permit issued by the New Orleans Health Department (original certification to be submitted within the first 30 calendar days of employment).
• Probationary period: 1 year