EMT

Emergency Medical Technician

Under general supervision, performs rescue and emergency medical care functions. Work involves standing ready to respond twenty-four hours a day to emergency calls within a short period of time which includes but is not limited to responding to emergency assignment; performing duties as outlined by Emergency Medical Technician Basic certification; driving and maneuvering emergency vehicles; remaining vigilant in regards to scene assessment and safety; requesting, routing, and coordinating resources; managing emergency scenes and communication; performing inventory, stocking, and cleaning of equipment/unit; performing documentation; staffing the emergency center; etc. Reports to the EMS Manager and performs all tasks assigned.

Acceptable qualifications required for admission to examination include:

• Requires a high school diploma or GED equivalent supplemented by successful completion of State of Louisiana, Department of Health and Hospital, and Bureau of Emergency Medical Services Emergency Medical Technician – Basic EMT training course with resulting EMT Certification obtained through National Registry of Emergency Medical Technician's testing.
• Must have current certification by State of Louisiana, Department of Health and Hospitals, Bureau of Emergency Medical Services; American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support; Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation/AED.
• Must possess and provide certifications and a valid Class D driver's license with application.
• Must have a clean driving records and pass a criminal background check.
• Must be honest and exhibit good moral/ethical behavior.
• Satisfactory physical condition, including back, vision and hearing.
• Attach a copy of your valid Driver's License and certifications with application.

This examination may consist of a written test, a rating of training and experience, an oral panel interview or any combination thereof. Applicant must submit accurate, detailed application forms providing all requested information, including descriptions of work experience, names, and addresses of previous employers and dates employed. Qualified applicants will be notified of the time, date place of any assembled test(s) which may be given.

Applications received after the final filing date specified on the announcement will not be accepted. Applications must be submitted on official application forms and must be filed in an Application Office before the close of business on the final filing date. All qualification requirements for examinations must be met by the final filing date. The Civil Service Department shall not be responsible for failure of the Department to receive any material mailed by an applicant nor for failure of an applicant to receive any material mailed by the Department. Applications for examinations shall be open to all persons irrespective of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability. However, applicants who are residents of Plaquemines Parish shall be accorded over non-residents. The Civil Service Department does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admission of access to or treatment or employment in its programs or activities. Reasonable accommodations will be made for anyone requesting such accommodations.

An equal opportunity employer. All resume's submitted must include month and year of work history and dates of education in order to be considered. Omitted, incomplete, false or misleading information may cause your application to be rejected.

Why should you work for Plaquemines Parish Government & Port Harbor Terminal? New Pay Plan, Great Benefits at 80 percentage company paid which includes optional Retirement Plans whereby the Parish & Port contributes to a certain percentage of the employee's salary, 14 Paid Holidays, 13 Days Annual and 13 Days Sick Leave, Work/Life Balance Mon-Fri depending on the department's Work Schedule