EMT-B: Frontline Life-Saving Patient Transport

Jobtome; Broussard (LA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Acadian Ambulance is seeking an EMT-Basic to provide pre-hospital basic life support and transport patients to medical facilities under local, state, national standards and company protocols.

You will perform patient assessments, administer BLS care, document runs, maintain equipment, and ensure safety during transport. Excellent communication and the ability to work under pressure are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• National and/or State EMT-Basic certification required.
• Current CPR certification (American Heart Association).
• Current and valid state driver’s license (Louisiana Class D).
• Ability to read, write and communicate effectively with staff and management.
• Knowledge of company protocols, procedures and safety policies.
• Ability to drive large vehicles in normal and adverse conditions.

Responsibilities

• Conducts patient examinations for signs/symptoms of illness or injury and assists medical personnel as needed.
• Administers basic life support and assists with transport per approved protocols.
• Provides safe patient handling to and from the ambulance.
• Transports patient to medical facility and transfers patient data to receiving personnel.
• Documents patient condition and treatment on EMS run reports and completes required forms.
• Maintains unit inventory and tests equipment; ensures ambulance is in service-ready condition.
• Performs maintenance reporting for repairs to equipment and ambulances.
• Operates ambulance safely and follows driving guidelines; adheres to FCC regulations when communicating.
• Attends mandatory meetings and completes station duties.
• Orders supplies to replenish inventories and performs cleaning duties as required.
• Precepts EMT-Basics and EMT-Basic students if assigned.

Skills

High School Diploma/GED

EMT-Basic Certification

CPR Certification

Driver's License

Reading/Writing Proficiency

Knowledge of Protocols

Ability to Drive Large Vehicles

Education

EMT-Basic Certification

CPR Certification

Louisiana Driver's License (Class D)

Job description

Acadian Ambulance is seeking an EMT-Basic to provide pre-hospital basic life support and transport patients to medical facilities under local, state, national standards and company protocols.

You will perform patient assessments, administer BLS care, document runs, maintain equipment, and ensure safety during transport. Excellent communication and the ability to work under pressure are required.