Paramedic-Lead

Plaquemines Parish • Plaquemines Parish Government, LA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Under limited supervision, the Paramedic-Lead supports the EMS Manager by providing field-level supervision, operational coordination, and administrative assistance necessary to maintain safe, effective, and compliant EMS operations. This role functions as a working paramedic while also assisting with shift oversight, quality assurance activities, training support, and day-to-day operational tasks. The Paramedic-Lead may assist in providing immediate corrective coaching and initiate preliminary documentation of observed performance or safety issues. The Paramedic-Lead does not possess independent managerial authority and reports to the EMS Manager.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Minimum 3–5 years of EMS field experience.
• Verifiable lead or supervisory experience in the EMS field.
• Completion of State of Louisiana Department of Health and Hospital and Bureau of Emergency Medical Certification obtained through National Registry of Emergency medical Technician’s testing.
• Current certification by State of Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals, Bureau of Emergency Medical Services.
• American Heart Association (AHA) Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation/AED certification.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification.
• Licensed Paramedic Certification in the State of Louisiana.
• Valid Louisiana Class D driver’s license.
• Provide and maintain required certifications (NREMT, BLS, ACLS, PALS, etc.).
• Clean driving record.
• Pass a criminal background check.
• Honest and exhibit good moral/ethical behavior.
• Satisfactory physical condition, including back, vision and hearing.
• Must submit accurate, detailed application forms providing all requested information, including descriptions of work experience, names, and addresses of previous employers and dates employed.
• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.

Responsibilities

• Provide field-level supervision.
• Perform operational coordination.
• Provide administrative assistance to maintain safe, effective, and compliant EMS operations.
• Function as a working paramedic.
• Assist with shift oversight.
• Conduct quality assurance activities.
• Provide training support.
• Handle day-to-day operational tasks.
• Assist in providing immediate corrective coaching.
• Initiate preliminary documentation of observed performance or safety issues.

Benefits

• Plaquemines Parish Government pays all classified employees bi-weekly.
• Employees’ must have their pay directly deposited to their bank account(s).
• Employees’ payroll check stubs are mailed to the employee’s current address on file with the Civil Service Department.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED