Paramedic Position Available In Caddo, Louisiana

Job Description:

JOB SUMMARY

Provide appropriate, efficient and timelypre-hospital advanced, intermediate and basic life support care andtransportation of the sick and injured in accordance with local,state, national and Acadian Ambulance standards of practice. Read on to fully understand what this job requires in terms ofskills and experience If you are a good match, make anapplication.

EQUIPMENT

Ambulance; stretcher; folding stretcher; scoopstretcher; long spine boards and KED; spinal immobilizationequipment; radios and computerized communications equipment;splinting devices; suction devices; bandaging materials; oxygenbottles and tubings; basic and advanced airway management devices;glucometer; intravenous fluid therapy equipment; cardiac monitor /defibrillator; pulse oximeter; fire extinguisher; simpleextrication devices; simple mechanics tools; blood pressure cuffand stethoscope; patient restraints; simple traction devices; othermedical and related equipment items not specifically listed may beadded as new items are introduced.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Except as specifically noted, thefollowing functions are considered essential to this position. Conducts a careful examination of the patient for signs andsymptoms of illness/injury and assists other medical personnel asnecessary. Administers prompt and efficient basic, intermediate and advancedlife support care within the limits of licensure or certificationand in accordance with approved protocols prior to and duringtransport. Provides careful handling of the patient to and from theambulance. Provides safe and efficient transport of the patient in theambulance to the medical facility. Provides a safe and efficient transfer of patient and patient careinformation to the receiving personnel at the destination. Documents all aspects of patient condition and treatment on EMS runreports. Obtains and records non-medical patient information asrequired. Completes other patient documentation and forms asrequired. Conducts regular unit inventory and equipment testing to ensure allequipment for which the paramedic is responsible is present, cleanand in proper working order. Upon completion of transport, responsible for all assigned dutieswhich will place the ambulance and equipment back in service. Responsible for full knowledge of the ambulance’s equipment and itsproper use at all times. Documents and reports all needed repairs to the proper maintenancedepartments (electronic or mechanical) as well as to supervisorsand other ambulance personnel as required. In the absence of other qualified personnel, responsible for theuse of basic extrication tools and procedures to gain access to thepatient if necessary. In the absence of other qualified personnel, responsible forcontrolling the patient’s surroundings in such a way as to minimizefurther danger and control the actions of bystanders. In both the emergency and non-emergency setting, operates / drivesthe ambulance in a safe and efficient manner, following companydriving guidelines, so the safety or condition of the occupants arenot compromised. Follows all FCC regulations when communicating via electroniccommunications equipment. Attends all mandatory meetings as scheduled. Completes assigned station and station grounds duties. Orders supplies and equipment from Central Supply to replenishstation 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 necessaryprovides other ambulance and supervisory personnel with theinformation. As an approved Field Training Officer, you are responsible fortraining new employees as directed. As an approved Field Training officer, you are responsible forprecepting EMT-Basic, Intermediate and Paramedic students asdirected. Must meet and fulfill the qualifications, requirements, functionsand responsibilities of the Emergency Medical Technician – Basicand Intermediate job descriptions. Performs other duties as assigned. These duties, responsibilities, requirements, and conditions arenot intended to be all inclusive and may be expanded to includeother duties, responsibilities, requirements and conditions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical activities and the amount of time spent performing eachwhile on this job:

AMOUNT OF TIME

None Up to 1/3 1/3 to 2/3 Over 2/3 Stand x Walk x Sit x Talk or hear x Use hands to finger, handle or feel x Climb or balance x Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl x Reach with hands and arms x Taste or smell x Weight lifting requirements and the amount of time spent lifting onthis job:

AMOUNT OF TIME

None Up to 1/3 1/3 to 2/3 Over 2/3 Up to 10 pounds x Up to 25 pounds x Up to 50 pounds x Up to 100 pounds x More than 100 pounds x Vision requirements: X Color Vision (Able to identify and distinguish colors.) X Distance Vision (Clear vision at 20 feet or more.) X Close Vision (Clear vision at 20 inches or less.) X Peripheral Vision (Able to observe areas that can be seen up anddown or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a givenpoint). X Depth Perception (Able to judge distances and spatialrelationships.) X Focusing (Able to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharpfocus.) Specific job duties which require the physical demands notedabove: Lifting of patient from beds or emergency scenes onto stretcher andinto ambulance; carrying of patients and equipment; climbing stairsor steps; working in unusual geographic settings such as ditches,hills, embankments, high elevations – natural or manmade; workingwith small, delicate items such as IV catheters and setups,medications, endotracheal tubes, monitor switches, etc.; visuallyassessing the safety and condition of the emergency scene and thepatient; verbally communicating with patients, co-workers, medicalpersonnel and the public either directly or indirectly viaelectronic communication equipment; driving the ambulance inemergency and non-emergency situations both short and longdistances.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Specific situations that lead to environment conditions caninclude: hazardous materials calls, electrical emergencies,vehicular accidents, outdoor emergency settings, hurricanes,tornadoes, industrial accidents, conditions affecting driving,settings where heavy equipment such as extrication tools are inuse, etc. Exposure to environmental conditions and the amount of time exposedto each on this job:

AMOUNT OF TIME

None Up to 1/3 1/3 to 2/3 Over 2/3 Wet, humid conditions (non-weather) X Work near moving mechanical parts X Work in high, precarious places X Fumes or air borne particles X Toxic or caustic chemicals X Outdoor weather conditions X Extreme cold (non-weather) X Extreme heat (non-weather) X Risk of electrical shock X Work with explosives X Risk of radiation X Vibration X Noise level associated with this job: Moderate Noise (

Examples:

business office with typewriters and/orcomputer printers, light traffic). Loud Noise (

Examples:

metal can manufacturing, large earth-movingequipment). Very Loud Noise (

Examples:

jack hammer work, front row at rockconcert).

QUALIFICATIONS

High School Diploma or GED. National and/or State certification as an Emergency MedicalTechnician-Paramedic determined by appropriate staterequirements. Current CPR certification as established by the American HeartAssociation. Current ACLS certification as established by the American HeartAssociation. Current and valid state-issued driver’s license determined byappropriate state requirements (equivalent of a Louisiana Class “D”driver’s license). Must be able to read, write and communicate professionally andeffectively with employees and managers. Must possess the abilityto write simple correspondence or reports. Must possess the abilityto effectively present information in one-on-one and small groupsituations to other employees and/or managers. Must be knowledgeable of company protocols, operational proceduresand safety policies. Must be able to drive large vehicles in normal and adverseconditions. Additional certifications such as, NALS, PALS, PHTLS, PEEP, andInstructor certifications are preferred but not required.

INTERPERSONAL REQUIREMENTS

Maintain social, ethical and organizational norms. Achieve accomplishment of all task details, no matter howsmall. Maintain good personal motivation; develop a sense of ownership ofjob 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 thegeneral public.

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

Orientation to job requirements. Acadian Companies

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title:

Paramedic Alternate Job Title(s):

Paramedic Division/Department:

Acadian Ambulance Service Status:

Hourly-Non-Exempt Performance Appraisal Type:

Medic

REPORTS TO

Operations Supervisor Operations Manager Vice President of Operations