Advanced EMT

Acadian Ambulance•Jackson, MS

About The Position

Provides healthcare facilities with appropriate, efficient, and timely pre-hospital advanced, intermediate, and basic life support care and transportation of sick and injured patients through interfacility transportation, in accordance with applicable local, state, national, and Acadian Ambulance standards of practice. The role includes patient assessment and care, safe ambulance transport, patient handoff, documentation, equipment readiness, and station and vehicle duties. The position also requires safe operation of the ambulance, compliance with communications and safety requirements, participation in mandatory meetings, and completion of assigned reports and logs. Approved preceptors may be assigned to train new employees or EMT-Basic students. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
National and/or state certification as an Emergency Medical Technician-Intermediate, as determined by applicable state requirements.
Current CPR certification established by the American Heart Association.
Current, valid state-issued driver's license meeting applicable state requirements (equivalent to a Louisiana Class D driver's license).
Ability to read, write, and communicate professionally and effectively with employees and managers.
Ability to write simple correspondence or reports.
Ability to present information effectively in one-on-one and small-group situations to employees and/or managers.
Knowledge of company protocols, operational procedures, and safety policies.
Ability to drive large vehicles in normal and adverse conditions.
Ability to maintain social, ethical, and organizational norms.
Good personal motivation and ability to develop a sense of ownership of job tasks and results.
Sense of urgency for work performed.
Ability to work under pressure while meeting strict deadlines.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

Examine patients for signs and symptoms of illness or injury and assist other medical personnel as necessary.
Provide prompt and efficient basic life support care within licensure or certification limits and approved protocols before and during transport.
Handle patients carefully when moving them to and from the ambulance.
Transport patients safely and efficiently to medical facilities.
Transfer patients and patient-care information safely and efficiently to receiving personnel.
Document patient condition and treatment in EMS run reports, obtain and record non-medical patient information, and complete other required patient documentation and forms.
Conduct regular unit inventories and equipment testing, ensuring assigned equipment is present, clean, and in proper working order.
Complete assigned duties after transport to return the ambulance and equipment to service.
Maintain full knowledge of the ambulance's basic life support equipment and its proper use.
Document and report needed electronic or mechanical repairs to maintenance departments, supervisors, and other ambulance personnel as required.
Use basic extrication tools and procedures to access patients when necessary and when other qualified personnel are absent.
Control the patient's surroundings to minimize further danger and manage bystander actions when other qualified personnel are absent.
Drive and operate the ambulance safely and efficiently in emergency and non-emergency settings, following company driving guidelines.
Follow FCC regulations when communicating using electronic communications equipment.
Attend mandatory meetings as scheduled.
Complete assigned station and station-grounds duties.
Order supplies and equipment from Central Supply to replenish station and ambulance inventories as needed.
Complete assigned ambulance cleaning and maintenance duties, including washing, waxing, and interior and exterior cleaning.
Complete required company reports and logs and provide information to ambulance and supervisory personnel when necessary.
If approved as a preceptor, precept new employees and EMT-Basic students as directed.
Meet and fulfill the qualifications, requirements, functions, and responsibilities of the Emergency Medical Technician-Basic job description.
Perform other duties as assigned.