Paramedic

Acadian Ambulance•,

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 local, state, national, and Acadian Ambulance standards of practice. The role includes examining and treating patients within licensure or certification limits, transporting them safely, transferring care and information to receiving personnel, and documenting patient condition and treatment. The paramedic is responsible for the ambulance, its equipment, and assigned station duties, including inventory, equipment testing, cleaning, replenishing supplies, and reporting needed repairs. The role also includes safely operating the ambulance, following communication and safety requirements, attending mandatory meetings, completing reports and logs, and, when approved as a Field Training Officer, training employees and precepting students. The paramedic must also meet the qualifications, requirements, functions, and responsibilities of the Emergency Medical Technician – Basic and Intermediate job descriptions. Other duties may be 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, valid state-issued driver’s license, as determined by 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 settings.
Knowledge of company protocols, operational procedures, and safety policies.
Ability to drive large vehicles in normal and adverse conditions.
Must meet 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.
Administer 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 on EMS run reports, obtain and record required non-medical patient information, and complete other required patient documentation and forms.
Conduct regular unit inventory and equipment testing to ensure assigned equipment is present, clean, and in working order.
Restore the ambulance and equipment to service after transport.
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.
When other qualified personnel are absent, use basic extrication tools and procedures to gain access to patients if necessary.
When other qualified personnel are absent, control the patient’s surroundings to minimize further danger and manage bystander actions.
Operate and 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 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.
When approved as a Field Training Officer, train new employees as directed.
When approved as a Field Training Officer, 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.
Maintain social, ethical, and organizational norms; attend to task details; maintain personal motivation and ownership of job tasks and results; demonstrate urgency; and interact professionally and respectfully with patients, coworkers, emergency service providers, healthcare workers, and the public.
Complete orientation to job requirements.