Paramedic

Acadian Ambulance•Jackson, MS

About The Position

Provide a healthcare facility 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 examining patients, delivering care within licensure or certification and approved protocols, safely transporting patients, and transferring them and their care information to receiving personnel. The Paramedic documents patient conditions, treatment, and required patient information; maintains ambulance inventories and equipment; returns the ambulance and equipment to service after transport; and reports needed repairs. The position also includes safe ambulance operation, station and vehicle upkeep, supply ordering, required reports and logs, and attendance at mandatory meetings. Approved Field Training Officers train new employees and precept students as directed. The employee must also meet the qualifications and responsibilities of the Emergency Medical Technician – Basic and Intermediate job descriptions and may perform other assigned duties.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
National and/or state Paramedic certification as determined by applicable state requirements.
Current CPR certification established by the American Heart Association.
Current ACLS certification established by the American Heart Association.
Current and 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 settings 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 professionalism and respect with patients, coworkers, emergency service providers, healthcare workers, and the general public.
Must fulfill the qualifications, requirements, functions, and responsibilities of the Emergency Medical Technician – Basic and Intermediate job descriptions.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Examine patients for signs and symptoms of illness or injury and assist other medical personnel as necessary.
Provide basic, intermediate, and advanced life support care within the limits of licensure or certification and in accordance with approved protocols, before and during transport.
Handle patients carefully 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 on EMS run reports, obtain and record required non-medical patient information, and complete other required patient documentation and forms.
Conduct regular unit inventories and equipment tests, ensuring assigned equipment is present, clean, and in proper working order.
Return the ambulance and equipment to service after transport by completing assigned duties.
Maintain full knowledge of ambulance 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.
Operate or drive the ambulance safely and efficiently in emergency and non-emergency settings, following company driving guidelines.
Follow FCC regulations when 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 upkeep, including washing, waxing, and interior and exterior cleaning.
Complete required company reports and logs and provide information to ambulance and supervisory personnel when necessary.
As an approved Field Training Officer, train new employees and precept EMT-Basic, Intermediate, and Paramedic students as directed.
Meet and fulfill the qualifications, requirements, functions, and responsibilities of the Emergency Medical Technician – Basic and Intermediate job descriptions.
Perform other duties as assigned.