EMT-Basic: Frontline Life-Support & Patient Transport

Jobtome; Brittany (LA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Acadian Ambulance seeks an Emergency Medical Technician - Basic to provide pre-hospital basic life support and transport for sick or injured patients according to local, state, and national standards. You will conduct patient assessments, administer BLS, and communicate patient information to hospital staff.

Responsibilities include equipment checks, proper documentation, and adherence to safety protocols while working in a fast-paced EMS environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• National and/or State EMT-Basic certification as determined by state requirements.
• Current CPR certification per American Heart Association guidelines.
• Valid state driver’s license (Louisiana Class D) must be maintained.

Responsibilities

• Conduct careful examination of patient for signs of illness/injury and assist other medical personnel as needed.
• Administer basic life support before and during transport.
• Transport patient safely to medical facility and relay patient information to receiving personnel.
• Document patient condition and treatment on EMS run reports; collect non-medical information as required.
• Perform equipment checks and maintain ambulance readiness.
• Assist with preceptor duties for new employees and EMT-Basic students as directed.
• Understand and follow company protocols and safety policies.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

EMT-Basic certification

CPR certification (American Heart Association)

State driver’s license (Louisiana Class D)

Job description

Acadian Ambulance seeks an Emergency Medical Technician - Basic to provide pre-hospital basic life support and transport for sick or injured patients according to local, state, and national standards. You will conduct patient assessments, administer BLS, and communicate patient information to hospital staff.

Responsibilities include equipment checks, proper documentation, and adherence to safety protocols while working in a fast-paced EMS environment.