Emergency Medical Responder

Emergency Medical Responder

Acadian Air Med – Covington, LA

Department:
Acadian Ambulance

FLSA Status:
Non‑Exempt

Provide appropriate, efficient and timely pre‑hospital basic life support care and transport of the sick and injured in accordance with local, state, national and Acadian Ambulance standards of practice.

• Administers prompt and efficient basic life support care within the limits of licensure or certification and in accordance with approved protocols prior to 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.
• Conducts a careful examination of the patient for signs and symptoms of illness/injury and assists other medical personnel as necessary.
• Conducts regular unit inventory and equipment testing to ensure all equipment is present, clean and in proper working order.
• Responsible for the full knowledge of the ambulance's basic life support equipment and its proper use at all times.
• Documents and reports all needed repairs to the proper maintenance departments and supervisors.
• Opens and operates the ambulance safely, following company driving guidelines; ensures safety of occupants.
• Follows 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.
• Completes assigned ambulance duties (e.g., washing, waxing, cleaning).
• Completes all required company reports and logs.
• Acts as preceptor for new employees or EMR students, as directed.
• Ensures all duties align with Emergency Medical Responder job descriptions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or GED.
• State certification as an Emergency Medical Responder as required by Louisiana.
• Current CPR certification (American Heart Association).
• Valid state‑issued driver’s license (Louisiana Class “D” or equivalent).
• Ability to read, write, and communicate professionally with employees and managers.
• Knowledge of company protocols, operational procedures, and safety policies.
• Ability to drive large vehicles in normal and adverse conditions.

• Maintain social, ethical, and organizational norms.
• Motivated, sense of ownership of job tasks and results.
• A sense of urgency for all work performed.
• Ability to work under pressure of meeting strict deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

• Orientation to job requirements.

• Ability to lift, move, and position patients up to 100 lbs.
• Climb stairs, steps, and unsecured surfaces; operate in hazardous environments.
• Perform CPR and other lifesaving maneuvers; maintain fine motor skills for bandaging and splinting.
• Require correctable vision and hearing sufficient for ambulance operation and emergency care.
• Operate under intense environmental conditions (wet, humid, cold, heat, debris, noise).
• Work at heights, with heavy equipment, and in close proximity to vehicles or machinery.

• EMT – Emergency Medical Technician (if applicable).
• EMT – Paramedic.
• Operations Supervisor/Coordinator.
• Director of Operations.
• Regional Vice President.