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EMT - Basic

Acadian Ambulance/Lafayette, LA
Job Title: EMT - Basic
Full-time
Job Description:
  • Provide appropriate, efficient and timely pre-hospital basic life support care and transportation of the sick and injured in accordance with local, state, national and Acadian Ambulance standards of practice
  • Conducts a careful examination of the patient for signs and symptoms of illness/injury and assists other medical personnel as necessary
  • Administers prompt and efficient basic life support care within the limits of licensure or certification and in accordance with approved protocols prior to and during transport
  • Provides careful handling of the patient to and from the ambulance
  • Provides safe and efficient transport of the patient in the ambulance to the medical facility. Provides a safe and efficient transfer of patient and patient care information to the receiving personnel at the destination
  • Documents all aspects of patient condition and treatment on EMS run reports.  Obtains and records non-medical patient information as required
  • Completes other patient documentation and forms as required
  • Conducts regular unit inventory and equipment testing to ensure all equipment for which the EMT-Basic is responsible is present, clean and in proper working order
  • Upon completion of transport, responsible for all assigned duties which will place the ambulance and equipment back in service
  • Responsible for full knowledge of the ambulance’s basic life support equipment and its proper use at all times
  • Documents and reports all needed repairs to the proper maintenance departments (electronic or mechanical) as well as to supervisors and other ambulance personnel as required
  • In the absence of other qualified personnel, responsible for the use of basic extrication tools and procedures to gain access to the patient if necessary
  • In the absence of other qualified personnel, responsible for controlling the patient’s surroundings in such a way as to minimize further danger and control the actions of bystanders
  • In both the emergency and non-emergency setting, operates / drives the ambulance in a safe and efficient manner, following company driving guidelines, so the safety or condition of the occupants are not compromised
  • Follows all FCC regulations when communicating via electronic communications equipment
  • Attends all mandatory meetings as scheduled
  • Completes assigned station and station grounds duties
  • Orders supplies and equipment from Central Supply to replenish station and ambulance inventories as needed
  • Completes assigned ambulance duties (i.e., washing, waxing, interior and exterior cleaning, etc.) as required
  • Completes all required company reports and logs and when necessary provides other ambulance and supervisory personnel with the information
  • If an approved preceptor, responsible for precepting new employees as directed
  • If an approved preceptor, responsible for precepting EMT-Basic students as directed
  • Must meet and fulfill the qualifications, requirements, functions and responsibilities of the Emergency Medical Technician – Basic job descriptions
  • Performs other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • National and/or State certification as an Emergency Medical Technician-Basic determined by appropriate state requirements
  • Current CPR certification as established by the American Heart Association
  • Current and valid state-issued driver’s license determined by appropriate state requirements (equivalent of a Louisiana Class “D” driver’s license)
  • Must be able to read, write and communicate professionally and effectively with employees and managers
  • Must possess the ability to write simple correspondence or reports
  • Must possess the ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees and/or managers
  • Must be knowledgeable of company protocols, operational procedures and safety policies
  • Must be able to drive large vehicles in normal and adverse conditions
Contact:
Apply online at https://acadianambulance.candidatecare.jobs/candidates/add.

Date Posted: 7/12/17