Medical Assistant (MA) / Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) - Urgent Care
How this pay compares
This posting states $17–$18 an hour. Open emergency medical technician jobs in Louisiana post a median of $23.86 an hour, the middle half $17.50–$23.86, across 5 jobs that state their pay, so this one is within the middle half of what they post. Emergency medical technicians employed in Louisiana earn a median of $17.25 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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What Louisiana requires of an emergency medical technician
EMT license, from the Louisiana Department of Health, Bureau of EMS.
- A valid, unrestricted NREMT certification for the license level, and the state and federal background check.
- Staying active: Renewal requires 16 hours of continuing education documented in the training profile and a renewed NREMT certification.
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EMT and paramedic jobs in our research
- How long these jobs stay listed: Median days to removal 25.0 days · Still listed at 7 days 82.4%
- Applicant demand per open job on this site (1.00x is the average job): Index 0.89x · Clicks 5
- How often these jobs state their pay: Jobs stating any pay 45.1% · Stating an hourly rate 42.9%
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About the job
Medical Assistant or EMT – Urgent Care
The Urgent Care is looking for a professional, high-performing Medical Assistant or Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) committed to excellence in patient care. If you value teamwork, quality, and a fast-paced clinical environment, we invite you to apply.
Responsibilities
- Manage patient flow and the waiting room
- Answer phone calls, schedule appointments, assist with patient questions
- Perform vitals, labs, injections, vaccinations, and POCT per provider orders
- Assist providers during exams and procedures
- Maintain a clean, safe clinical environment (exam rooms, lab, equipment)
- Provide compassionate, high-quality patient care from start to finish
Qualifications for MA and EMT
- MA : CCMA or MA experience
- EMT : High school diploma + EMT certification (NREMT or equivalent)
- Strong customer service skills
- Critical thinking and multitasking ability
- Flexible availability (minimum 20–30 hours/week)
Benefits
- Health, Dental & Vision Insurance (BCBS)
- 401(k)
- Life Insurance
- Short & Long-Term Disability
- Medical stipend (family included after 90 days)
- Holiday Pay
The Urgent Care
From The Urgent Care's job posting, checked 9 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About The Urgent Care
The Urgent Care hires imaging techs, advanced practice providers and medical assistants in New Orleans and Gretna in Louisiana.
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