EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN (CLASS CODE 5170)

City of New Orleans; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of New Orleans seeks an EMT-Basic to respond to emergency medical calls, dispatch EMS units and transport patients to facilities while providing basic care under supervision.

Applicants must hold EMT-Basic and CPR, with a REPLICA EMS license and an Orleans Parish EMT permit; physical agility testing is required and domicile rules apply for new hires.

Qualifications

• Possession of a current EMT-Basic certification (provisional or permanent).
• Current CPR certification required.
• Current unrestricted EMS Certification/License from any REPLICA state.
• Orleans Parish EMT permit issued by the New Orleans Health Department; must submit original certification within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Receive emergency medical calls and dispatch appropriate EMS vehicles.
• Drive ambulance-type vehicles and transport patients to medical facilities.
• Provide basic emergency medical aid under supervision.
• Perform related duties as required.

Skills

EMT-Basic certification

CPR certification

REPLICA EMS license

Orleans Parish EMT permit

Job description

Specialized work, under professional supervision, in the receipt of emergency medical calls, dispatching of appropriate emergency medical vehicles, driving emergency medical vehicles (specifically ambulance type vehicles), transportation and care of patients to a medical facility, and administration of basic emergency medical aid; and related work as required.

1. Possession of a current provisional or permanent National Registry Certification as an Emergency Medical Technician Basic.*
2. Possession of a current cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification.*
3. Possession of a current unrestricted EMS Certification or License from any state participating in the Recognition of EMS Personnel Licensure Interstate Compact (REPLICA), also known as the EMS Compact.*
4. Possession of a current Orleans Parish EMT permit issued by the New Orleans Health Department. Original certification must be submitted to EMS within the first 30 calendar days of employment.

If hired, employees must maintain all required licenses, permits and certificates during the duration of their employment. Failure to comply with any of the above listed provisions will result in termination.
Prior to appointment, the hiring agency is required to verify professional licenses/certifications claimed by the applicant to qualify for this classification. If selected for hire, applicants must provide original documents of their qualifying credentials to the hiring agency prior to their start date in this job classification.

The probationary period for this position shall be one (1) year.

A qualifying review of certificates and personal qualifications.

Note: After the Civil Service examination process, EMS will administer a physical agility test. Below are the physical requirements:

Lifting Abilities:

• Lift with 2 hands from floor to knuckles: 133 lbs x 2.
• Lift with 1 hand from floor to knuckles: 28 lbs x 2.
• Lift with 2 hands from floor to waist: 133 lbs x 2.
• Lift with 2 hands from floor to shoulders: 28 lbs x 2.

Pushing and Pulling Abilities:

• Push horizontally with hands placed between waist and mid-chest level to generate a peak force of 120 lbs with two hands.
• Pull horizontally with hands placed between waist and mid-chest level to generate a peak force of120 lbs with two hands.

Carrying Abilities:

• Carry with 2 hands at self-selected height: 28 lbs for a distance of 250 feet.
• Carry with 1 hand at self-selected height: 28 lbs for a distance of 250 feet.

Threshold:

• Must be able to negotiate a 24” step up while climbing in / out of ambulance.

Stair / Ladder Climbing Abilities:

• Stair Climb Test: Climb up and down a total of 13 steps.
• Step Ladder Climb Test: Climb up and down 10 rungs.
• Vertical Ladder Climb Test: Climb up and down 10 rungs.

Carrying and Stair Climbing Abilities:

• Carry 28 lbs with 1 hand at a self-selected height and stair climb (ascend/descend) 13 steps x 2

Agilities:

• Stooping and Twisting: From standing, perform alternate toe touches x 5 to each side.
• Kneeling: From standing, kneel on one knee, return to full standing and then kneel on opposite knee. Repeat kneeling test x 5, each knee.
• Sustained Squatting: From standing, lower body into a functional squat position and hold posture for 30 seconds.
• Repetitive Squatting: Repeat squats x 5 reps.

This is a non-competitive original entrance examination in accordance with Rule V, Section 8.1 (b) if the City Civil Service Rules.

THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, GENDER, AGE, PHYSICAL OR MENTAL DISABILITY, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, CREED, CULTURE, OR ANCESTRY. REQUESTS FOR ALTERNATE FORMAT OR ACCOMMODATIONS SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO SHANA PARKER AT [phone] OR TTY/VOICE AT [phone] or [phone].

DOMICILE REQUIREMENTS FOR EMPLOYMENT:

Domicile requirements are currently waived for the purpose of application. However, all new full-time employees hired into this classification on or after January 1, 2013 must be domiciled in Orleans Parish within 180 days of hire. Airport and public safety employees are excluded from this provision.

Additional exceptions to the domicile requirement may be made on a case‑by‑case basis. We encourage you to apply for this position and discuss your need for a domicile exception during the interview process.

DOMICILE REQUIREMENTS FOR EMPLOYMENT (SEWERAGE AND WATER BOARD):

Domicile requirements are currently waived for the purpose of application. Residency requirements are waived for all Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans positions vacant and advertised for at least 90 days. Employees hired under this waiver remain exempt from the city's residency requirement for the duration of their employment at the Sewerage and Water Board. (La R.S. 33:4076). Additional exceptions to the domicile requirement may be made on a case‑by‑case basis. We encourage you to apply for this position and discuss your need for a domicile exception during the interview process.

BACKGROUND CHECK:

The hiring department will conduct interviews of qualified individuals prior to requesting a criminal background check, and no job application submitted prior to such interview shall inquire into an applicant’s criminal history. If this position is subject to a background check for any convictions related to its responsibilities and requirements, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history. Criminal history will not automatically disqualify a candidate.

Revised 1/91, 4/03, 7/05, 2/07, 8/10, 2/12, 8/15, 6/16, 1/17, 1/19, 2/23, 8/23, 3/24, 6/24, 2/25.