Paramedic

Acadian Ambulance•Jackson, MS

About The Position

Provide 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 treatment, safe ambulance transport, patient handoff, documentation, and maintaining ambulance equipment and readiness. Paramedics may also perform assigned station duties and, when approved as Field Training Officers, train new employees and precept students. The position may include other duties, responsibilities, requirements, and conditions as assigned.

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 requirements, equivalent to a Louisiana Class D 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 meet the qualifications, requirements, functions, and responsibilities of the Emergency Medical Technician – Basic and Intermediate job descriptions.
Maintain professionalism and respect with patients, coworkers, emergency service providers, healthcare workers, and the general public; maintain social, ethical, and organizational norms; attend to task details; demonstrate motivation and ownership; and maintain a sense of urgency.

Nice To Haves

Additional certifications such as NALS, PALS, PHTLS, PEEP, and Instructor certifications.

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 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 required non-medical patient information; and complete other patient forms and documentation.
Conduct unit inventories and equipment tests, ensuring assigned equipment is present, clean, and in working order.
Restore the ambulance and equipment to service after transport and maintain full knowledge of the ambulance’s equipment and proper use.
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 other qualified personnel are absent.
Control patients’ surroundings and bystander actions when other qualified personnel are absent, to minimize further danger.
Drive and operate 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 and 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.
As an approved Field Training Officer, train new employees as directed 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.