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Acadian Air Med

Emergency Medical Responder

Acadian Air Med, Nashville, Tennessee, United States, 37247

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Emergency Medical Responder

– Acadian Air Med – Nashville, TN – Non‑Exempt – Acadian Ambulance – Reports to: EMT – Emergency Medical Technician, EMT – Paramedic, Operations Supervisor / Coordinator, Director of Operations, Regional Vice President.

SUMMARY:

Provide appropriate, efficient and timely pre‑hospital 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

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.

Transfers patient care information to receiving personnel at the destination.

Conducts regular unit inventory and equipment testing to ensure all equipment for which the EMR is responsible is present, clean and in proper working order.

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 and supervisors as required.

Operates / drives the ambulance in a safe and efficient manner, following company driving guidelines.

Follows all FCC regulations when communicating via electronic communications equipment.

Attends all mandatory meetings and completes assigned station and station grounds duties.

Orders supplies and equipment from Central Supply to replenish station and ambulance inventories as needed.

Completes all required company reports and logs and provides other ambulance and supervisory personnel with the information.

Precepts new employees or EMR students as approved.

Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

High School Diploma or GED.

State certification as an Emergency Medical Responder determined by appropriate state requirements.

Current CPR certification as established by the American Heart Association.

Current and valid state‑issued driver's license determined by appropriate state requirements.

Ability to read, write and communicate professionally and effectively with employees and managers.

Knowledge of company protocols, operational procedures, and safety policies.

Ability to drive large vehicles in normal and adverse conditions.

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.

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