Paramedic – Advanced Life Support (ALS) – EMS

Ochsner Health; Luling (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health in Louisiana seeks an experienced EMT/Paramedic to provide high-quality life support in pre-hospital settings and assist across partner hospitals.

You will perform assessments, treatments, and documentation, maintain credentials and comply with protocols, and work in fast-paced environments to ensure patient safety and quality care.

This role requires strong communication, teamwork, and adaptability to changing conditions in diverse emergency scenarios.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Graduate from an approved EMT/Paramedic program.
• Licensed EMT/Paramedic in the state of practice and registered with NREMT.
• Current BLS, ACLS and PALS certifications required.
• Valid Driver's License Class D and Haz-Mat awareness training completed.

Responsibilities

• Provides care based on age, safety, and clinical criteria across patient populations.
• Maintains accurate documentation of patient care for billing and compliance.
• Keeps clinical knowledge and credentials up to date and adheres to departmental policies.
• Assists in supervising other emergency personnel at the scene and ensures proper use of advanced life support equipment.
• Performs intake of medical history, assessments, airway control, and circulation restoration as needed.
• Demonstrates professionalism while protecting patient privacy and confidential information.

Skills

Computer skills

Verbal and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Confidential information handling

Fast-paced environment

Adapt to change

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Graduation from EMT/Paramedic Program

Job description

Ochsner Health in Louisiana seeks an experienced EMT/Paramedic to provide high-quality life support in pre-hospital settings and assist across partner hospitals.

You will perform assessments, treatments, and documentation, maintain credentials and comply with protocols, and work in fast-paced environments to ensure patient safety and quality care.

This role requires strong communication, teamwork, and adaptability to changing conditions in diverse emergency scenarios.