Job Overview
Employment Type
Hourly
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $20.00 - $28.00
Work Schedule
Rotating Shifts
Day Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee assistance program
Training and Development
Uniform allowance
Job Description
Acadian Ambulance Service is a well-established emergency medical services provider dedicated to delivering high-quality pre-hospital care to individuals experiencing medical emergencies. As a leading ambulance service company, Acadian Ambulance is committed to ensuring the health and safety of the communities it serves by providing advanced, intermediate, and basic life support services. The company operates with state-of-the-art medical equipment and highly trained personnel who respond rapidly to emergency calls and transport patients safely to medical facilities.
This role of Paramedic at Acadian Ambulance Service offers an opportunity to be part of a dynamic team focused on delivering timely and efficient emer... Show More
This role of Paramedic at Acadian Ambulance Service offers an opportunity to be part of a dynamic team focused on delivering timely and efficient emer... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- paramedic certification according to state requirements
- current CPR certification
- current ACLS certification
- valid state driver's license
- ability to communicate professionally in writing and verbally
- knowledge of company protocols and safety policies
- ability to drive large vehicles under various conditions
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED
- national and/or State certification as a 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 (equivalent of a Louisiana Class "D" driver's license)
- must be able to read, write, and communicate professionally and effectively with employees and managers
- must possess the ability to write simple correspondence or reports
- must possess the ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees and/or managers
- must be knowledgeable of company protocols, operational procedures and safety policies
- must be able to drive large vehicles in normal and adverse conditions
- additional certifications such as, NALS, PALS, PHTLS, PEEP, and Instructor certifications are preferred but not required
Job Duties
- Conducts a careful examination of the patient for signs and symptoms of illness or injury
- 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
- obtains and records non-medical patient information as required
- completes other patient documentation and forms as required
- 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
- upon completion of transport, responsible for all assigned duties which will place the ambulance and equipment back in service
- 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 (electronic or mechanical) 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 the absence of other qualified personnel, responsible for controlling the patient's surroundings in such a way as to minimize further danger and control the actions of bystanders
- in both the emergency and non-emergency setting, operates / drives the ambulance in a safe and efficient manner, following company driving guidelines, so the safety or condition of the occupants are not compromised
- follows all FCC regulations when communicating via electronic communications equipment
- 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 (i.e., washing, waxing, interior and exterior cleaning, etc.) as required
- completes all required company reports and logs and when necessary provides other ambulance and supervisory personnel with the information
- as an approved Field Training Officer, you are responsible for training new employees as directed
- as an approved Field Training officer, you are responsible for precepting EMT-Basic, Intermediate and Paramedic students as directed
- must meet and fulfill the qualifications, requirements, functions and responsibilities of the Emergency Medical Technician - Basic and Intermediate job descriptions
- performs other duties as assigned
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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