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Job Title:

Advanced EMT

Location:

Dayton, TX
Department:
Acadian Ambulance
FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt

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

• Ambulance; stretcher; folding stretcher; scoop stretcher; long spine boards and KED; spinal immobilization equipment; radios and computerized communications equipment; splinting devices; suction devices; bandaging materials; oxygen bottles and tubings; basic and advanced airway management devices; intravenous fluid therapy equipment; fire extinguisher; simple extrication devices; simple mechanics tools; blood pressure cuff and stethoscope; patient restraints; simple traction devices; other medical and related equipment items not specifically listed may be added as new items are introduced.

• Conducts a careful examination of the patient for signs and symptoms of illness/injury and assists other medical personnel.
• Administers prompt and efficient basic and advanced life support care within the limits of licensure or certification and in accordance with approved protocols prior to and during the emergency.
• 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.
• Transfers patient and patient care information to receiving personnel at the destination.
• Documents all aspects of patient condition and treatment on EMS run; 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 EMT 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 basic life support equipment and its proper use at all times.
• Documents and reports all needed repairs to the proper maintenance departments as well as to supervisors and other ambulance personnel.
• In the absence of other qualified personnel, responsible for using 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 and drives the ambulance in a safe and efficient manner, following company driving guidelines.
• Follows all FCC regulations when communicating via electronic communications.
• Attends all mandatory meetings.
• Completes assigned station duties and station grounds.
• Orders supplies and equipment from Central Supply to replenish station and ambulance inventories as needed.
• Completes assigned ambulance duties (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 required information.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• National and/or State certification as an Advanced EMT determined by appropriate state requirements.
• Current CPR certification as established by the American Heart Association.
• Current and valid state‑issued driver’s license determined by appropriate state requirements.
• Must be able to read, write and communicate professionally and effectively with employees and possess the ability to write simple correspondence or reports.
• Must be knowledgeable of company protocols, operational procedures and safety.
• Must be able to drive large vehicles in normal and adverse conditions.

• Maintain social, ethical and organizational norms.
• Maintain good personal motivation; develop a sense of ownership of…