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Advanced EMT

Beaumont / SE, TX

Acadian Ambulance

Non‑Exempt

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 service.
• Be fully knowledgeable 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 (electronic or mechanical) as well as to supervisors and other ambulance personnel.
• In the absence of other qualified personnel, be 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, be responsible for controlling the patient’s surroundings in such a way as to minimize further danger and control the actions of bystanders.
• Operate and drive the ambulance in a safe and efficient manner, following company driving guidelines, so the safety or condition of the occupants are not compromised.
• 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 when necessary provide other ambulance and supervisory personnel with the information.
• If an approved preceptor, be responsible for precepting new employees as directed.
• If an approved preceptor, be 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 as defined by appropriate state requirements.
• Current CPR certification as established by the American Heart Association.
• Current and valid state‑issued driver's license; required to be equivalent to a Louisiana Class “D” driver's license.
• Must be able to read, write and…