Job Overview
Employment Type
Hourly
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $22.00 - $30.00
Work Schedule
Rotating Shifts
Day Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Disability insurance
Life insurance
Job Description
Acadian Ambulance Service is a well-established emergency medical service provider dedicated to delivering high-quality, pre-hospital advanced, intermediate, and basic life support care and transportation to the sick and injured. With a strong commitment to community wellness and patient safety, Acadian Ambulance operates in adherence to local, state, national, and internal standards of practice, ensuring that every call is met with professionalism and expert medical care. Founded on a solid reputation for excellence, Acadian Ambulance employs skilled paramedics and emergency medical personnel equipped with state-of-the-art equipment such as ambulances, stretchers, spinal immobilization devices, advanced airway management tools, and computerized communication systems.
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- State or national paramedic certification as required
- Current CPR and ACLS certifications
- Valid state driver's license
- Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively
- Knowledge of company operational procedures
- Ability to drive large ambulances safely
- Maintain professionalism with patients and co-workers
- Sense of urgency and attention to detail
- Willingness to complete job orientation
- Ability to work under hazardous environmental conditions
- Complete all duties as assigned
- Adhere to safety and communication regulations
- Willingness to train and educate new staff
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED
- National and/or state certification as a paramedic
- Current CPR certification by the American Heart Association
- Current ACLS certification by the American Heart Association
- Valid state-issued driver's license equivalent to a Louisiana Class D license
- Ability to communicate professionally and effectively
- Knowledgeable of company protocols and safety policies
- Ability to drive large vehicles in normal and adverse conditions
- Preferred certifications such as NALS, PALS, PHTLS, PEEP, and instructor certifications
Job Duties
- Conducts a careful examination of the patient for signs and symptoms of illness/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 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 readiness
- Responsible for proper ambulance and equipment maintenance
- Uses basic extrication tools and procedures as needed
- Controls patient's surroundings to minimize danger and manage bystanders
- Operates or drives the ambulance safely in emergency and non-emergency situations
- Follows all FCC regulations when communicating
- Attends mandatory meetings
- Completes station and ambulance duties such as cleaning and inventory management
- Trains new employees and precepts EMT students as an approved Field Training Officer
- Performs additional duties as assigned
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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