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Acadian Air Med

EMT Student

Acadian Air Med, Louisiana, Missouri, United States, 63353

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Job Title

EMT Student

Location

Ouachita Parish, Northeast Louisiana

Department

Acadian Ambulance

Employment Type

Part‑time / Full‑time

Seniority Level

Internship

Job 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

Conduct a careful examination of the patient for signs and symptoms of illness or injury and assist other medical personnel as necessary.

Administer prompt and efficient basic life support care within the limits of licensure or certification and in accordance with approved protocols prior to and during transport.

Provide careful handling of the patient to and from the ambulance.

Provide safe and efficient transport of the patient in the ambulance to the medical facility.

Provide a safe and efficient transfer of patient and patient‑care information to the receiving personnel at the destination.

Document all aspects of patient condition and treatment on EMS run reports. Obtain and record non‑medical patient information as required. Complete other patient documentation and forms as required.

Conduct regular unit inventory and equipment testing to ensure all equipment for which the EMT‑Basic is responsible is present, clean and in proper working order.

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

Be fully knowledgeable of the ambulance’s basic life support equipment and its proper use at all times.

Document and report all needed repairs to the proper maintenance departments and to supervisors and other ambulance personnel as required.

In the absence of other qualified personnel, use basic extrication tools and procedures to gain access to the patient if necessary.

In the absence of other qualified personnel, control 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, operate or drive the ambulance in a safe and efficient manner, following company driving guidelines, so the safety or condition of the occupants are not compromised.

Follow all FCC regulations when communicating via electronic communications equipment.

Attend all mandatory meetings as scheduled.

Complete assigned station and station‑grounds duties.

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

Complete assigned ambulance duties (i.e., washing, waxing, interior and exterior cleaning, etc.) as required.

Complete all required company reports and logs and, when necessary, provide other ambulance and supervisory personnel with the information.

Approved Field Training Officers are responsible for precepting EMT‑Basic students as well as new employees as directed.

Meet and fulfill the Emergency Medical Technician’s qualifications, requirements, functions, and responsibilities – Basic job descriptions.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Must currently be enrolled in an EMT Course.

High School Diploma or GED.

Must obtain National and/or State certification as an Emergency Medical Technician 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 (the 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.

Interpersonal Requirements

Maintain social, ethical, and organizational norms.

Achieve completion of all task details, no matter how small.

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

Have a sense of urgency for all work performed.

Maintain professionalism and respect with patients, co‑workers, emergency service providers, healthcare workers, and the general public.

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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