Field Paramedic — EMS Specialist, Flexible Hours

LCMC Health; Metairie (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Deliver healthcare with heart

Reason to smile

Love in work

Honesty with compassion

Lagniappe

One-of-a-kind care

See opportunities

Cheerlead ideas

Be yourself

Job summary

LCMC Health in Louisiana is seeking a dedicated EMS Paramedic to join our patient‑centered team. You will perform primary and secondary surveys, ensure airway management, control bleeding, and coordinate rapid transport to the nearest appropriate facility.

Applicants must have 2 years EMS experience, a High School Diploma/GED, and licenses including NREMT-P and EMT-P LA, ACLS and PALS within 6 months. We value courage, teamwork, and compassionate care in a dynamic hospital setting.

Qualifications

• 2 years EMS related experience required.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• EMT-P/NREMT-P and LA state license credentials emphasized; ACLS/PALS within specified timelines.

Responsibilities

• Performs primary and secondary surveys on patients to identify illnesses or injuries.
• Manages airway equipment and maintains patent airway with appropriate devices.
• Controls major bleeding and applies pressure, elevation, or tourniquets as needed.
• Transports patients to nearest suitable facility and communicates with medical control.

Skills

EMS experience

Paramedic

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

LCMC Health in Louisiana is seeking a dedicated EMS Paramedic to join our patient‑centered team. You will perform primary and secondary surveys, ensure airway management, control bleeding, and coordinate rapid transport to the nearest appropriate facility.

Applicants must have 2 years EMS experience, a High School Diploma/GED, and licenses including NREMT-P and EMT-P LA, ACLS and PALS within 6 months. We value courage, teamwork, and compassionate care in a dynamic hospital setting.