Paramedic

Acadian Ambulance Service • The Woodlands, TX

233d

About The Position

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

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• National and/or State certification as an Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic determined by appropriate state requirements.
• Current CPR certification as established by the American Heart Association.
• Current ACLS certification as established by the American Heart Association.
• Current and valid state-issued driver's license determined by appropriate state requirements.
• Must be able to read, write and communicate professionally and effectively with employees and managers.
• Must be knowledgeable of company protocols, operational procedures and safety policies.
• Must be able to drive large vehicles in normal and adverse conditions.

Nice To Haves

• Additional certifications such as NALS, PALS, PHTLS, PEEP, and Instructor certifications are preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• 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, intermediate and advanced 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.
• Conducts regular unit inventory and equipment testing to ensure all equipment for which the paramedic is responsible is present, clean and in proper working order.
• Responsible for full knowledge of the ambulance's equipment and its proper use at all times.
• Documents and reports all needed repairs to the proper maintenance departments 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 both the emergency and non-emergency setting, operates/drives the ambulance in a safe and efficient manner, following company driving guidelines.
• 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 as required.
• As an approved Field Training Officer, responsible for training new employees as directed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: High school or GED