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Acadian Air Med

Emergency Medical Responder

Acadian Air Med, Memphis, Tennessee, us, 37544

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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.

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.

Transports patient and patient care information to the 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.

Upon completion of transport, responsible for all assigned duties to place the ambulance and equipment back in service.

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 as well as supervisors and other ambulance personnel 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 as scheduled.

Completes assigned station and station grounds duties, orders supplies and equipment from Central Supply, and maintains ambulance cleanliness.

Has preceptor responsibilities for new employees and EMR students when 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.

Must be able to read, write and communicate professionally and effectively.

Must possess the ability to write simple correspondence or reports and to effectively present information.

Must be knowledgeable of company protocols, operational procedures, and safety policies.

Must be able to drive large vehicles in normal and adverse conditions.

INTERPERSONAL REQUIREMENTS

Maintain social, ethical and organizational norms.

Maintain good personal motivation; develop a sense of ownership of job tasks and results.

Must have a sense of urgency for all work performed.

Ability to work under the pressure of meeting strict deadlines.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

Orientation to job requirements.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS Must be able to perform strenuous physical requirements, including lifting and moving heavy equipment and patients, performing CPR and other lifesaving maneuvers. Must respond quickly to ambulance calls and be able to access patients in difficult terrain and dangerous environments.

EEO STATEMENT 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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