Paramedic

Acadian Ambulance Service; Columbia (LA); Presencial; USD 22.000 - 39.000; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Vacation and Sick time

Descripción de la vacante

Acadian Ambulance Service in Columbia, Louisiana seeks a part-time Paramedic to provide pre-hospital advanced life support and rapid transport to patients in need. You will perform examinations, administer life support within licensure, document care, maintain equipment, and train new staff.

The role requires state/national paramedic certification, CPR, ACLS, and a valid driver’s license. You will work with a team to ensure patient safety and quality care in the field.

Formación

• High School diploma or GED required.
• National or state paramedic certification required.
• Current CPR and ACLS certifications.
• Valid state driver’s license as required.

Responsabilidades

• Examine patient for signs of illness or injury and assist medical personnel.
• Provide basic, intermediate and advanced life support during transport.
• Handle patient safely in and out of the ambulance.
• Transport patient to medical facility and transfer care information.
• Document patient condition and treatment on EMS run reports.
• Maintain and test equipment; report repairs as needed.
• Operate ambulance safely per driving guidelines and company policies.
• Train new employees and precept EMT-B/Intermediate/Paramedic students.

Conocimientos

CPR certification

ACLS certification

Reading & writing communication

Safe vehicle operation

Educación

High School Diploma or GED

Paramedic certification (state/national)

Herramientas

Louisiana Class D driver’s license

NALS

PALS

PHTLS

PEEP

Instructor certifications

Descripción del empleo

JOB SUMMARY: Provide appropriate, efficient and timely pre-hospital advanced, intermediate and basic life support care and transportation of the sick and injured in accordance with local, state, national and Acadian Ambulance standards of practice.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Except as specifically noted, the following functions are considered essential to this position.

• 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, intermediate and advanced life support care within the limits of licensure or certification and in accordance with approved protocols prior to and during 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.
• Documents all aspects of patient condition and treatment on EMS run reports. Obtains and records non‑medical patient information as required. Completes other patient documentation and forms as required.
• Conducts regular unit inventory and equipment testing to ensure all equipment for which the paramedic 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 full knowledge of the ambulance’s 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 the absence of other qualified personnel, 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, responsible for controlling the patient’s surroundings in such a way as to minimize further danger and control the actions of bystanders.
• 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 are 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.
• As an approved Field Training Officer, you are responsible for training new employees as directed.
• As an approved Field Training officer, you are responsible for precepting EMT‑Basic, Intermediate and Paramedic students as directed.
• Must meet and fulfill the qualifications, requirements, functions and responsibilities of the Emergency Medical Technician – Basic and Intermediate job descriptions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

These duties, responsibilities, requirements, and conditions are not intended to be all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties, responsibilities, requirements and conditions.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• National and/or State certification as a Paramedic determined by appropriate state requirements.
• Current CPR certification as established by the American Heart Association.
• Current ACLS certification as established by the American Heart Association.
• Current and valid state‑issued driver’s license determined by appropriate state requirements (equivalent of a Louisiana Class “D” driver’s license).
• Must be able to read, write, and communicate professionally and effectively with employees and managers. Must possess the ability to write simple correspondence or reports. Must possess the ability to effectively present information in one‑on‑one and small group situations to other employees and/or managers.
• Must be knowledgeable of company protocols, operational procedures and safety policies.
• Must be able to drive large vehicles in normal and adverse conditions.
• Additional certifications such as, NALS, PALS, PHTLS, PEEP, and Instructor certifications are preferred but not required.

INTERPERSONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Maintain social, ethical and organizational norms.
• Achieve the accomplishment of all task details, no matter how small.
• Maintain good personal motivation; develop a sense of ownership of job tasks and results.
• Must have a sense of urgency for all work performed.
• Must maintain professionalism and respect with patients, co‑workers, emergency service providers, healthcare workers and the general public.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:

• Orientation to job requirements.

Travel Position

No, Assigned to a Location

Location

Columbia , Louisiana , United States

Position Type.

Part-time

We offer comprehensive insurance benefits for full‑time employees, including but not limited to Medical, Dental, Vision coverages, along with 401(k) and ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Program), and Vacation and Sick time.

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