EMT

Job DescriptionProvide 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.\n \nDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed, to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, duties, skills or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be a general description of the essential duties and requirements common to positions of this type and may be subject to change. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.\n\nConducts a careful examination of the patient for signs and symptoms of illness/injury and assists other medical personnel as necessary.\nAdministers 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.\nProvides careful handling of the patient to and from the ambulance.\nProvides safe and efficient transport of the patient in the ambulance to the medical facility.\nProvides a safe and efficient transfer of patient and patient care information to the receiving personnel at the destination.\nDocuments 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\nConducts 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.\nUpon completion of transport, responsible for all assigned duties which will place the ambulance and equipment back in service.\nResponsible for full knowledge of the ambulance's basic life support equipment and its proper use at all times.\nDocuments and reports all needed repairs to the proper maintenance departments (electronic or mechanical) as well as to supervisors and other ambulance personnel as required.\nIn the absence of other qualified personnel, responsible for the use of basic extrication tools and procedures to gain access to the patient if necessary.\nIn 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.\nIn both the emergency and non-emergency setting, operates I drives the ambulance in a safe and efficient manner, following company driving guidelines, so the safety or condition of the occupants are not compromised.\nFollows all FCC regulations when communicating via electronic communications equipment.\nAttends all mandatory meetings as scheduled.\nCompletes assigned station and station grounds duties.\nOrders supplies and equipment from Central Supply to replenish station and ambulance inventories as needed.\nCompletes assigned ambulance duties (i.e., washing, waxing, interior and exterior cleaning, etc.) as required.\nCompletes all required company reports and logs and when necessary provides other ambulance and supervisory personnel with the information.\nIf an approved preceptor, responsible for precepting new employees as directed.\nIf an approved preceptor, responsible for precepting EMT-Basic students as directed\nMust meet and fulfill the qualifications, requirements, functions and responsibilities of the Emergency Medical Technician -Basic job descriptions.\nPerforms other duties as assigned.\n\n \nQUALIFICATIONS:\n\nHigh School Diploma or GED.\nNational and/or State certification as an Emergency Medical Technician-Basic determined by appropriate state requirements.\nCurrent CPR certification as established by the American Heart Association.\nCurrent and valid state-issued driver's license determined by appropriate state requirements (equivalent of a Louisiana Class "D" driver's license).\nMust 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.\nMust be knowledgeable of company protocols, operational procedures and safety policies.\nMust be able to drive large vehicles in normal and adverse conditions.\n\n \nINTERPERSONAL REQUIREMENTS:\n\nMaintain social, ethical and organizational norms.\nMaintain good personal motivation; develop a sense of ownership of job tasks and results.\nMust have a sense of urgency for all work performed.\nAbility to work under the pressure of meeting strict deadlines.\nExcellent interpersonal and communication skills.\n\n \nAll 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. \n