Paramedic

Acadian Ambulance•Jackson, MS

About The Position

Provides 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. The role includes patient assessment and treatment, safe ambulance transport and transfer of care, documentation, equipment readiness, vehicle operation and upkeep, station duties, and compliance with company, safety, and communications procedures. Approved Field Training Officers may train new employees and precept EMT-Basic, Intermediate, and Paramedic students. The employee must also meet the qualifications, requirements, functions, and responsibilities of the Emergency Medical Technician – Basic and Intermediate job descriptions. Duties and responsibilities may be expanded and are not all-inclusive.

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 meeting applicable state requirements, equivalent to a Louisiana Class D license.
Ability to read, write, and communicate professionally and effectively with employees and managers; 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.
Must meet the qualifications, requirements, functions, and responsibilities of the Emergency Medical Technician – Basic and Intermediate job descriptions.
Maintain social, ethical, and organizational norms; attend to task details; demonstrate motivation and ownership of job tasks and results; maintain a sense of urgency; and act professionally and respectfully with patients, coworkers, emergency service providers, healthcare workers, and the public.
Complete orientation to job requirements.

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, treatment, required non-medical information, and other required details on EMS run reports and forms.
Conduct regular unit inventories and equipment tests; ensure assigned equipment is present, clean, and in working order.
Restore the ambulance and equipment to service after transport by completing assigned duties.
Maintain full knowledge of ambulance equipment and its 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 patient surroundings and bystander actions to minimize further danger when other qualified personnel are absent.
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.
Wash, wax, and clean the ambulance interior and exterior as required.
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.
Perform other duties as assigned.