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About the Role

Provide appropriate, efficient, and timely pre-hospital advanced, intermediate, and basic life support care and transportation for the sick and injured, adhering to local, state, national, and Acadian Ambulance standards of practice.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient examinations for signs and symptoms of illness/injury and assist medical personnel.
• Administer basic, intermediate, and advanced life support care within licensure limits and approved protocols during transport.
• Handle patients carefully during transport to and from the ambulance.
• Ensure safe and efficient patient transport to the medical facility.
• Facilitate safe patient transfer and information exchange with receiving personnel.
• Document patient condition and treatment on EMS run reports, and complete other required documentation.
• Conduct regular unit inventory and equipment testing to ensure all equipment is present, clean, and functional.
• Complete assigned duties to return the ambulance and equipment to service post-transport.
• Maintain full knowledge of ambulance equipment and its proper use.
• Document and report needed equipment repairs to appropriate departments and supervisors.
• Utilize basic extrication tools and procedures to gain patient access if necessary, in the absence of qualified personnel.
• Control the patient's surroundings to minimize danger and manage bystanders, in the absence of qualified personnel.
• Operate/drive the ambulance safely and efficiently in emergency and non-emergency settings, following company driving guidelines.
• Adhere to FCC regulations when using electronic communication equipment.
• Attend all mandatory meetings.
• Complete assigned station and grounds duties.
• Order supplies and equipment to replenish inventories.
• Complete assigned ambulance cleaning and maintenance duties.
• Complete all required company reports and logs, and share information with relevant personnel.
• Train new employees as a Field Training Officer.
• Precept EMT-Basic, Intermediate, and Paramedic students as a Field Training Officer.
• Fulfill the qualifications, requirements, functions, and responsibilities of Emergency Medical Technician – Basic and Intermediate job descriptions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• National and/or State certification as a Paramedic.
• Current CPR certification (American Heart Association).
• Current ACLS certification (American Heart Association).
• Current and valid state-issued driver’s license (equivalent of Louisiana Class “D”).
• Ability to read, write, and communicate professionally and effectively with employees and managers.
• Ability to write simple correspondence or reports.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations.
• Knowledge of company protocols, operational procedures, and safety policies.
• Ability to drive large vehicles in normal and adverse conditions.
• Maintain social, ethical, and organizational norms.
• Achieve accomplishment of all task details.
• Maintain good personal motivation and a sense of ownership.
• Possess a sense of urgency for all work performed.
• Maintain professionalism and respect with patients, co-workers, emergency service providers, healthcare workers, and the general public.
• Complete orientation to job requirements.

Skills

• Basic life support
• Intermediate life support
• Advanced life support
• Patient assessment
• Patient handling
• Patient transport
• Documentation
• Equipment maintenance
• Extrication tools
• Communication
• Driving large vehicles
• FCC regulations

Location

• Local
• State
• National

Work Type

• Full-time
• Part-time

Experience Level

• Entry Level

Education Level

• High School Diploma or GED
• Paramedic Certification
• CPR Certification
• ACLS Certification

Equal Opportunity

• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.