Paramedic

Primary Responsibilities:
The Paramedic provides high-quality patient care and clinical support under the direction of licensed providers. This role leverages advanced emergency medical training to assist with patient assessments, treatments, and procedures in a fast-paced outpatient environment, ensuring safe, efficient, and compassionate care.

• Perform patient intake, vital signs, medical histories, and basic assessments


• Assist providers with examinations, procedures, and minor treatments


• Administer medications, injections, IV therapy, and other treatments within scope of practice


• Respond to urgent or emergent patient situations in the clinic, initiating appropriate stabilization measures


• Provide wound care, EKGs, splinting, and other clinical interventions as needed


• Educate patients on treatment plans, medications, and follow-up care


• Accurately document patient encounters in the electronic medical record (EMR)


• Maintain compliance with clinical protocols, regulatory requirements, and privacy standards (HIPAA)


• Follow infection control, safety, and quality assurance procedures


• Support chart audits, quality initiatives, and clinical workflows

• Prepare exam rooms, maintain medical supplies, and ensure equipment readiness


• Coordinate patient flow to optimize provider efficiency and reduce wait times


• Communicate effectively with providers, nurses, front-office staff, and external partners


• Assist with referrals, lab coordination, and follow-up communications


• Participate in training, staff meetings, and process improvement efforts

Job Experience

• Current Paramedic license/certification (Louisiana)


• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification


• Experience in emergency medical services, urgent care, or clinical healthcare


• Strong clinical judgment, communication, and patient service skills


• Ability to work effectively in a team-based outpatient environment

• Prior experience in a clinic, urgent care, or physician office setting


• Familiarity with electronic medical records (EMR)


• Experience with IV therapy, EKG interpretation, phlebotomy, or minor procedures

Behavioral Skills

• Strong clinical assessment and documentation skills


• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills


• Ability to multitask and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment


• Professional demeanor with a patient-centered approach to care


• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a healthcare team


• Committed to following applicable nursing protocols


• Committed to patient confidentiality


• Highest standard for personal and professional ethics

About Legacy Health and Wellness

Rapides Nursing Services, L.L.C., doing business as Legacy Health & Wellness, is a wholly-owned subsidiary of RoyOMartin. Legacy’s professional and courteous staff provides services for sudden onset illness and injury, as well as ongoing preventive and chronic care, while maintaining a focus on improving the overall health and health education for patients.

In combination with patient-centered healthcare and wellness services from our providers, Legacy Pharmacy opened inside the Legacy Medical Building in Alexandria, Louisiana, in 2018. 

Legacy Health and Wellness is an Equal Opportunity Employer.