EMT: Rapid Response, Patient Transport & Care

Acadian Ambulance Service; New Iberia (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Acadian Ambulance Service in Louisiana seeks an Emergency Medical Technician‑Basic to provide pre-hospital care and transport following standards. You will perform patient assessment, administer basic life support, document care, and support ambulance operations while maintaining safety and protocol compliance.

Duties include documenting all aspects of patient condition, conducting equipment checks, and returning the ambulance to service after each run.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required with EMT-Basic certification.
• CPR certification current as per American Heart Association standards.
• Ability to communicate clearly with patients and staff.
• Must be able to read, write, and complete documentation accurately.

Responsibilities

• Examine patients for signs of illness or injury and assist others as needed.
• Provide basic life support care before and during transport within licensure limits.
• Handle patients safely in and out of the ambulance.
• Transport patients to medical facilities promptly and safely.
• Document patient condition and treatment on EMS run reports and other forms.
• Perform routine ambulance inventory and equipment checks.
• Return ambulance and equipment to service after transport.
• Know and use the ambulance's BLS equipment correctly at all times.
• Report any needed repairs to maintenance and supervisors.
• Assist with basic extrication if required and ensure scene safety.

Skills

Emergency Medical Technician-Basic

CPR

Communication skills

Reading and writing

Education

EMT-Basic certification

Job description

Acadian Ambulance Service in Louisiana seeks an Emergency Medical Technician‑Basic to provide pre-hospital care and transport following standards. You will perform patient assessment, administer basic life support, document care, and support ambulance operations while maintaining safety and protocol compliance.

Duties include documenting all aspects of patient condition, conducting equipment checks, and returning the ambulance to service after each run.