Advanced EMT

Position Title

Advanced EMT

• Location:
  
  New Orleans
• Department:
  Acadian Ambulance
• FLSA Status:
  Non-Exempt
• Shift Availability:
  Part-time, Full-time

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.

• Conduct a careful examination of the patient for signs and symptoms of illness/injury and assist other medical personnel as needed.
• Administer 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 transport.
• Provide careful handling of the patient to and from the ambulance.
• Provide safe and efficient transport of the patient in the ambulance to the medical facility.
• Provide a safe and efficient transfer of patient and patient care information to the receiving personnel at the facility.
• Document all aspects of patient condition and treatment on EMS run; obtain and record non-medical patient information as required; complete other patient documentation and forms as required.
• Conduct 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 good operating condition.
• Responsible for full knowledge of the ambulance's basic life support equipment and its proper use at all times.
• Document and report 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 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.
• Operate the ambulance in a safe and efficient manner, following company driving guidelines, ensuring the safety and condition of the occupants.
• Follow all FCC regulations when communicating via electronic communications.
• Attend all mandatory meetings as required.
• Complete assigned station and station grounds duties.
• Order supplies and equipment from Central Supply to replenish station and ambulance inventories as needed.
• Complete assigned ambulance duties (i.e., washing, waxing, interior and exterior cleaning, etc.) as required.
• Complete all required company reports and logs and provide other ambulance and supervisory personnel with requested information when necessary.
• If an approved preceptor, responsible for precepting new employees as directed.
• If an approved preceptor, responsible for precepting EMT students as directed.
• Must meet and fulfill the qualifications, requirements, functions and responsibilities of the Emergency Medical Technician.
• Perform 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 (equivalent of a Louisiana Class "D" driver's license).
• Ability to read, write and communicate professionally; write simple correspondence or reports; present information one‑on‑one and in small group settings.
• Knowledge…