Jan '25 • EMT
EMT/ AEMT/ Paramedic- NOEMS | New Orleans, LA
Position Hourly Rate Base Salary (W/O Built-in Overtime)EMT Recruit $17.58/hr$36,570 *Reflects 2025 Pay Increase*EMT $20.15/hr$41,925AEMT $21.98/hr$45,734Paramedic $27.15/hr$56,488
*The salary data provided herein for NOEMS employees reflects only the minimum compensation. Actual salaries may vary.
Retention Pay Incentives
- Newly hired EMTs and Advanced = $1,500 after first year
- Newly hired Paramedics = $4,500 after first year
Annual Special Pay Incentives
- Specialized units = $1500 per year
- Higher education pays for EMTs and AEMTs only Associate's degree = 2.5% of hourly Bachelor’s degree = 5% of hourly Graduate degree = 7.5% of hourly
- Referral pay: $1000 upon hire and $1000 after one year with NOEMS
Employment Benefits
Benefits include but are not limited to:
- Paid continued education for BLS, ACLS, AMLS, PHTLS, EPC/PALS, and all other NOEMS required classes
- Discounted college education at: Tulane School of Continuing Studies Western Governors University
- Group health, dental, and vision insurance
- Free life insurance policy
- Shift differential pay Shifts starting between 12pm-5pm: 5% Shifts starting between 5pm-10pm: 10%
- Essential and Difficult to Fill Shifts and Assignments recieve an additional 10% special rate of pay
- Built in overtime
- 15 paid vacation and 13 sick leave days per year
- 12 weeks of paid maternity and paternity leave
- Yearly uniform allowance
Visit the Civil Service application page for comprehensive details on employment benefits.
Federal Student Loan Forgiveness
New Orleans EMS is a qualified employer under the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).
Recruit Application Process
Interested candidates who want to train to be an EMT with New Orleans EMS can apply to join as a recruit. This new recruit academy is a joint partnership between NOEMS, the Office of Workforce Development, EMS Corps, and the New Orleans Career Center. Review the NOEMS Recruit Guide to learn more about our new recruit academy.
Step 1: NOEMS Recruit Application
Recruit candidates are required to fill out and submit the NOEMS Recruit Application. Follow this link to find a full description of the NOEMS Recruit Academy and to begin the application process.
Step 2: Civil Service Application
New Orleans EMS is a City of New Orleans agency. After completing the NOEMS Recruit Application be sure to complete the Civil Service Application:
Step 3: Civil Service Test
All recruit candidates will schedule and take the EMT-Recruit Entrance Assessment Exam in person with New Orleans Civil Service.
Step 4: Interviews
Recruit candidates who pass the initial screening will be invited to NOEMS Headquarters for in person training on Stop the Bleed and Hands Only CPR to assess each candidates readiness for hands on EMS training.
Recruit candidates will then be invited to virtual interviews with NOEMS and our partners at EMS Corps and the New Orleans Career Center.
Step 5: Cleared for Hire
Successfull candidates will be given a conditional offer of employment and scheduled for a background check that includes a medical physical and drug screening.
Step 6: Federal and State Criminal Background Check
Candidates must pass a thorough criminal background check covering all U.S. states and territories.
Step 7: Medical and Drug Examination
Includes a chest and lumbar spine x-ray, stress ECG test, physical agility test, and drug screening.
Step 8: Enter the Academy
Congratulations! Once you’ve completed the previous steps and the Academy is scheduled, you will attend and prepare to provide the highest quality pre-hospital emergency care throughout your career as a member of NOEMS!
Minimum Requirements
EMT Recruits
- Applicants must be at least 18 years old at the time of application.
- Must possess an original high school diploma or G.E.D. issued by astate department of education.
- A valid driver’s license is required.
Citizenship
All applicants must have the legal right to work in the United States prior to application, but do not have to be United States citizens to apply for a position with New Orleans EMS. New Orleans EMS does not sponsor work visas.
Residency Requirement
New Orleans EMS does not have a residency requirement. Applicants do not have to live within Orleans Parish to become an employee of NOEMS. EMT Recruit candidates must be able to attend Civil Service testing and the initial hands on training in person.
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New Orleans, Louisiana
“The Big Easy”, “Crescent City”, “The Birthplace of Jazz”...no matter what famous nickname you call it , New Orleans is a sight to behold, full of rich history and culture. From partying on Bourbon Street to biting into beignets in Uptown, New Orleans is an exciting place to move to.
Join today and become an integral part of one of the most exciting cities in the world. The abundance of local food and music, our rich history and the vibrant mix of people make New Orleans unlike anywhere else. With year-round festivals, world-famous restaurants and a wealth of family-friendly attractions, New Orleans offers something for everyone. Visit neworleans.com for a slice of things to enjoy on your next trip, and be prepared to discover endless new sources of entertainment for as long as you call New Orleans home.
Cost Of Living
New Orleans offers the perks of a global city at a fraction of the living expenses. New Orleans is the 38th most expensive city in the United States, cheaper than New York, San Francisco, Boston, Seattle, Philadelphia, Chicago, Fort Lauderdale, Houston and Dallas, among others. NOEMS medics are not required to live in the city proper, so you and your loved ones are free to pursue your dream home anywhere in the greater New Orleans region.
Weather
Don't like snow? New Orleans is the place for you! Our subtropical climate produces mild winters and allows lush subtropical vegetation to thrive year-round. Temperatures range from an average of 43º F during the night in January to an average of 91º F during the day in July.
Food
When you come to New Orleans, come hungry. This is a town full of eaters who start talking about what they’re going to have for dinner before lunch is over. New Orleans’ rich history and cocktail culture have led the city to become one of the most legendary places to eat in the world. From creole cuisine to traditional Vietnamese dishes, there are plenty of places to please everyone’s palette.
Festivals
Think New Orleans is exaggerating when we say we’re the Festival Capital of the World? We challenge you to an oyster-shucking contest right here and now. With dozens and dozens of festivals a year honoring everything from pop music and po-boys to tomatoes and Tennessee Williams, the city offers visitors an array of colorful events most every weekend. Check out the festival calendar for this year’s line up!
Family
You can find a number of family-friendly attractions in New Orleans. The sense of neighborhood, of community, and people taking care of each other is one you will never experience anywhere else. With an average of 216 sunny days a year, there are limitless opportunities to explore Louisiana’s bayous, swamps and coastal marshes. Check out the 10 best things to do with kids in New Orleans.
Mardi Gras
Mardi Gras, a vibrant and exhilarating celebration, is a beloved annual tradition that fills the streets of New Orleans with an explosion of color, music, and revelry. This iconic festival, known for its elaborate parades, flamboyant costumes, and joyful spirit, encapsulates the rich cultural heritage and boundless enthusiasm of the city, inviting people from all walks of life to come together and immerse themselves in the magic of Mardi Gras.
Why New Orleans EMS
New Orleans EMS is a leading agency in pre-hospital care. We provide our crews with man
Advanced Practice Paramedics
Advanced EMTs
In 2022, New Orleans EMS launched a specific scope of practice for the newest ceritification level, AEMT. After the implimentation of AEMTs to NREMT in 2013, the scope of practice has been under utilized, often leading to AEMTs practice at the EMT level. With the growing need for ALS providers New Orleans EMS implimented the AEMT level into their field response. Since their launch, the AEMTs have fit seamlessly into ALS response, only having to turn over the care to a paramedic level response 3% of the time. See the JEMS article for more information on the implimentation and check out the AEMT most up-to-date scope of practice.
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New Orleans Emergency Medical Services
(504) 658-2929
2929 Earhart BlvdNew Orleans, LA 70125View on map
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EMT/ AEMT/ Paramedic- NOEMS | New Orleans, LA
