EMT

LED FastStart•Baton Rouge, LA

14h

About The Position

Provide appropriate, efficient, and timely pre-hospital basic life support care and transportation of sick and injured patients in accordance with local, state, national, and Acadian Ambulance standards of practice. The role includes patient assessment and care, safe handling and ambulance transport, communication and documentation, and maintaining the ambulance, equipment, and station. The description outlines general essential duties and requirements, may be subject to change, and allows reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
National and/or state certification as an Emergency Medical Technician-Basic, 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 and present information effectively 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.
Ability to maintain social, ethical, and organizational norms; personal motivation and ownership of job tasks and results; and a sense of urgency.
Ability to work under the pressure of 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.
Administer prompt and efficient basic life support within the limits of licensure or certification and approved protocols before and during transport.
Handle patients carefully while moving them to and from the ambulance.
Transport patients safely and efficiently by ambulance to medical facilities.
Transfer patients and patient-care information safely and efficiently to receiving personnel.
Document patient condition and treatment on EMS run reports, record required non-medical patient information, and complete other required patient forms.
Conduct regular unit inventories and equipment tests to ensure 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.
Report needed electronic or mechanical repairs to the appropriate maintenance departments, supervisors, and other ambulance personnel.
When other qualified personnel are absent, use basic extrication tools and procedures to access patients when necessary.
When other qualified personnel are absent, control the patient's surroundings to minimize further danger and manage bystander actions.
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 care 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.