Emergency Care Attendant Trainee posted about ago Round Rock, TX

Summary

Acadian Ambulance is looking for motivated individuals who are looking to make a difference. As an Emergency Care Attendant Trainee you will be required to successfully pass the required 60 hour course as well as successful completion of the National Registry examination.

Acadian Ambulance will cover all costs associated with ECA course and National Registry examination.

• While working on an ambulance, the ECA shall be paired with another medical provider with the minimum certification of Emergency Medical Technician – EMT. The EMT shall ride in the patient compartment with all patients.
• “Shuttle vehicle” shall be used interchangeably with “ambulance” when the ECA is operating as an operator of a shuttle vehicle for non‑emergency, ambulatory patients.

Ambulance; stretcher; folding stretcher; scoop stretcher*; long spine board*; spinal immobilization equipment*; radios and computerized communications equipment; pager; splinting devices; suction devices; bandaging materials; oxygen bottles and tubing; basic airway management devices; fire extinguishers; simple extrication devices; simple mechanics tools; blood pressure cuff and stethoscope; patient restraints; other medical and related equipment items not specifically listed may be added as new items are introduced.

This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed, to be an all‑inclusive list of responsibilities, duties, skills or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be a general description of the essential duties and requirements common to positions of this type and may be subject to change. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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 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 regular unit inventory and equipment testing to ensure all equipment for which the ECA 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 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 (electronic or mechanical) as well as to supervisors and other ambulance personnel as required.
• In both the emergency and non‑emergency setting, operates / drives the ambulance in a safe and efficient manner, following company driving guidelines, so the safety or condition of the occupants is not compromised.
• Follows all 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 as needed.
• Completes assigned ambulance duties (i.e., 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 information.
• If an approved preceptor, responsible for precepting new employees as directed.
• If an approved preceptor, responsible for precepting ECA students as directed.
• Must meet and fulfill the qualifications, requirements, functions, and responsibilities of the Emergency Care Attendant job descriptions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or GED.
• State certification as an Emergency Care Attendant determined by appropriate state requirements.
• Current…