Acadian Air Med
Emergency Care Attendant Trainee
– Acadian Air Med
Acadian Ambulance is looking for motivated individuals who are looking to make a difference. As an Emergency Care Attendant Trainee you will be required to successfully pass the required 60 hour course as well as successfully complete the National Registry examination. Acadian Ambulance will cover all costs associated with the ECA course and National Registry examination.
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.
SPECIAL NOTATION:
While working on an ambulance, the ECA shall be paired with another medical provider with the minimum certification of Emergency Medical Technician – EMT. The EMT shall ride in the patient compartment with all patients.
“Shuttle vehicle” shall be used interchangeably with “ambulance” when the ECA is operating as an operator of a shuttle vehicle for non‑emergency, ambulatory patients.
EQUIPMENT:
Ambulance; stretcher; folding stretcher; scoop stretcher; long spine board; spinal immobilization equipment; radios and computerized communications equipment; pager; splinting devices; suction devices; bandaging materials; oxygen bottles and tubing; basic airway management devices; fire extinguishers; simple extrication devices; simple mechanical tools; blood pressure cuff and stethoscope; patient restraints; other medical and related equipment items not specifically listed may be added as new items are introduced.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Conduct a careful examination of the patient for signs and symptoms of illness/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 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.
Conduct regular unit inventory and equipment testing to ensure all equipment for which the ECA is responsible is present, clean and in proper working order.
Upon completion of transport, be responsible for all assigned duties which bring the ambulance and equipment back in service.
Be responsible for full knowledge 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 (electronic or mechanical) as well as to supervisors and other ambulance personnel as required.
In both the emergency and non‑emergency setting, operate/drive the ambulance in a safe and efficient manner, following company driving guidelines.
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) as required.
Complete all required company reports and logs and, when necessary, provide other ambulance and supervisory personnel with the information.
If an approved preceptor, be responsible for precepting new employees as directed.
If an approved preceptor, be responsible for precepting ECA students as directed.
Must meet and fulfill the qualifications, requirements, functions, and responsibilities of the Emergency Care Attendant job descriptions.
Perform other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
High School Diploma or GED.
State certification as an Emergency Care Attendant 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 with employees and managers. Must possess the ability to write simple correspondence or reports and 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.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Must perform strenuous physical requirements, including lifting and moving of heavy equipment and patients in a variety of environmental and dangerous conditions; perform CPR and other lifesaving maneuvers.
Must respond quickly to ambulance calls, access patients located in difficult terrain and dangerous environments, climb stairs and other structures, work without limitation in close and dangerous environments, carry heavy equipment and patients.
Must perform required medical skills and techniques, including bandaging, splinting and other procedures.
Must have correctable vision allowing safe operation of emergency vehicles, reading gauges, fine print and figures; color acuity to differentiate varying colors.
Must have adequate hearing to receive information provided by patients, family members, bystanders, medical professionals, and other emergency personnel; and adequate hearing necessary for emergency care in active, distracting environments.
Must speak and enunciate clearly and at a level audible to others in loud conditions, and communicate verbally in stressful and distracting environments with patients, family members, medical personnel and other emergency personnel.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Specific situations that lead to environmental conditions can include hazardous materials, electrical emergencies, vehicular accidents, outdoor emergency settings, hurricanes, tornadoes, industrial accidents, conditions affecting driving, settings where heavy equipment such as extrication tools are in use, etc.
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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– Acadian Air Med
Acadian Ambulance is looking for motivated individuals who are looking to make a difference. As an Emergency Care Attendant Trainee you will be required to successfully pass the required 60 hour course as well as successfully complete the National Registry examination. Acadian Ambulance will cover all costs associated with the ECA course and National Registry examination.
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.
SPECIAL NOTATION:
While working on an ambulance, the ECA shall be paired with another medical provider with the minimum certification of Emergency Medical Technician – EMT. The EMT shall ride in the patient compartment with all patients.
“Shuttle vehicle” shall be used interchangeably with “ambulance” when the ECA is operating as an operator of a shuttle vehicle for non‑emergency, ambulatory patients.
EQUIPMENT:
Ambulance; stretcher; folding stretcher; scoop stretcher; long spine board; spinal immobilization equipment; radios and computerized communications equipment; pager; splinting devices; suction devices; bandaging materials; oxygen bottles and tubing; basic airway management devices; fire extinguishers; simple extrication devices; simple mechanical tools; blood pressure cuff and stethoscope; patient restraints; other medical and related equipment items not specifically listed may be added as new items are introduced.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Conduct a careful examination of the patient for signs and symptoms of illness/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 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.
Conduct regular unit inventory and equipment testing to ensure all equipment for which the ECA is responsible is present, clean and in proper working order.
Upon completion of transport, be responsible for all assigned duties which bring the ambulance and equipment back in service.
Be responsible for full knowledge 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 (electronic or mechanical) as well as to supervisors and other ambulance personnel as required.
In both the emergency and non‑emergency setting, operate/drive the ambulance in a safe and efficient manner, following company driving guidelines.
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) as required.
Complete all required company reports and logs and, when necessary, provide other ambulance and supervisory personnel with the information.
If an approved preceptor, be responsible for precepting new employees as directed.
If an approved preceptor, be responsible for precepting ECA students as directed.
Must meet and fulfill the qualifications, requirements, functions, and responsibilities of the Emergency Care Attendant job descriptions.
Perform other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
High School Diploma or GED.
State certification as an Emergency Care Attendant 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 with employees and managers. Must possess the ability to write simple correspondence or reports and 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.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Must perform strenuous physical requirements, including lifting and moving of heavy equipment and patients in a variety of environmental and dangerous conditions; perform CPR and other lifesaving maneuvers.
Must respond quickly to ambulance calls, access patients located in difficult terrain and dangerous environments, climb stairs and other structures, work without limitation in close and dangerous environments, carry heavy equipment and patients.
Must perform required medical skills and techniques, including bandaging, splinting and other procedures.
Must have correctable vision allowing safe operation of emergency vehicles, reading gauges, fine print and figures; color acuity to differentiate varying colors.
Must have adequate hearing to receive information provided by patients, family members, bystanders, medical professionals, and other emergency personnel; and adequate hearing necessary for emergency care in active, distracting environments.
Must speak and enunciate clearly and at a level audible to others in loud conditions, and communicate verbally in stressful and distracting environments with patients, family members, medical personnel and other emergency personnel.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Specific situations that lead to environmental conditions can include hazardous materials, electrical emergencies, vehicular accidents, outdoor emergency settings, hurricanes, tornadoes, industrial accidents, conditions affecting driving, settings where heavy equipment such as extrication tools are in use, etc.
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.
Apply Now
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