Job Overview
Employment Type
Hourly
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $20.00 - $28.00
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
employee wellness program
Training and development programs
Employee assistance program
Job Description
Acadian Ambulance Service is a well-established and respected ambulance and emergency medical services company committed to delivering top-tier pre-hospital care and transportation to the sick and injured. The company operates with a strong focus on professionalism, patient safety, and adherence to local, state, and national medical standards, ensuring high-quality service across all emergency response situations. Acadian Ambulance is recognized for its dedication to community health, providing advanced, intermediate, and basic life support care through highly skilled medical personnel and state-of-the-art equipment. They adhere strictly to licensed protocols and maintain a strong emphasis on employee training and development to maintain excellence... Show More
Job Requirements
- Must meet high school diploma or GED
- must have national and/or State certification as a Paramedic
- must hold current CPR certification
- must hold current ACLS certification
- must possess current and valid state-issued driver's license
- must be able to read, write, and communicate effectively
- must be knowledgeable of company protocols and safety policies
- must be able to drive large vehicles safely
- preferred additional certifications are not required but a plus
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED
- national and/or State certification as a Paramedic determined by appropriate state requirements
- current CPR certification by the American Heart Association
- current ACLS certification by the American Heart Association
- current and valid state-issued driver's license equivalent to a Louisiana Class 'D' driver's license
- ability to read, write and communicate professionally and effectively
- knowledge of company protocols, operational procedures and safety policies
- ability to drive large vehicles in normal and adverse conditions
- preferred additional certifications such as NALS, PALS, PHTLS, PEEP, and Instructor certifications
Job Duties
- Conducts careful examination of the patient for signs and symptoms of illness or injury and assists other medical personnel as necessary
- 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 is present, clean and in proper working order
- places the ambulance and equipment back in service upon completion of transport
- responsible for full knowledge of the ambulance's equipment and its proper use at all times
- documents and reports all needed repairs to maintenance departments and supervisors
- operates and drives the ambulance safely in emergency and non-emergency settings
- follows all FCC regulations during communications
- attends all mandatory meetings
- completes assigned station, grounds and ambulance cleaning duties
- orders supplies and equipment as needed
- completes all required company reports and logs
- trains and precepts new employees and students as an approved Field Training Officer
- must meet qualifications, requirements, functions and responsibilities of EMT-Basic and Intermediate
- performs other duties as assigned
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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