Advanced EMT - Diverse Medical Equipment Experience (Apply in minutes)

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1. Conducts a careful examination of the patient for signs and symptoms of illnessinjury and assists other medical personnel as
2. Administers prompt and efficient basic and advanced life support care within the limits of licensure or certification and in accordance with approved protocols prior to and during
3. Provides careful handling of the patient to and from the
4. Provides safe and efficient transport of the patient in the ambulance to the medical
5. Provides a safe and efficient transfer of patient and patient care information to the receiving personnel at the
6. Documents all aspects of patient condition and treatment on EMS run Obtains and records non-medical patient information as required. Completes other patient documentation and forms as required
7. Conducts regular unit inventory and equipment testing to ensure all equipment for which the EMT is responsible is present, clean and in proper working order.
8. Upon completion of transport, responsible for all assigned duties which will place the ambulance and equipment back in
9. Responsible for full knowledge of the ambulances basic life support equipment and its proper use at all times.
10. Documents and reports all needed repairs to the proper maintenance departments (electronic or mechanical) as well as to supervisors and other ambulance personnel as
11. In the absence of other qualified personnel, responsible for the use of basic extrication tools and procedures to gain access to the patient if
12. In the absence of other qualified personnel, responsible for controlling the patients surroundings in such a way as to minimize further danger and control the actions of bystanders.
13. In both the emergency and non-emergency setting, operates I drives the ambulance in a safe and efficient manner, following company driving guidelines, so the safety or condition of the occupants are not
14. Follows all FCC regulations when communicating via electronic communications
15. Attends all mandatory meetings as
16. Completes assigned station and station grounds
17. Orders supplies and equipment from Central Supply to replenish station and ambulance inventories as needed.
18. Completes assigned ambulance duties (i.e., washing, waxing, interior and exterior cleaning, etc.) as required.
19. Completes all required company reports and logs and when necessary provides other ambulance and supervisory personnel with the
20. If an approved preceptor, responsible for precepting new employees as
21. If an approved preceptor, responsible for precepting EMT students as directed
22. Must meet and fulfill the qualifications, requirements, functions and responsibilities of the Emergency Medical Technician
23. Performs other duties as assigned.

1. High School Diploma or
2. National andor State certification as an Advanced EMT determined by appropriate state requirements.
3. Current CPR certification as established by the American Heart
4. Current and valid state-issued drivers license determined by appropriate state requirements (equivalent of a Louisiana Class D drivers license).
5. Must be able to read, write and communicate professionally and effectively with employees and 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 andor managers.
6. Must be knowledgeable of company protocols, operational procedures and safety
7. Must be able to drive large vehicles in normal and adverse

**INTERPERSONAL REQUIREMENTS** :

1. Maintain social, ethical and organizational norms.
2. Maintain good personal motivation; develop a sense of ownership of job tasks and results.
3. Must have a sense of urgency for all work performed.
4. Ability to work under the pressure of meeting strict deadlines.
5. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

1. Orientation to job requirements

**PHYSICAL DEMANDS****:**

**Physical Abilities** : Must be able to perform strenuous physical

equipment and patients in a variety of environmental and dangerous conditions, perform CPR and other lifesaving maneuvers. Water rescues may require the

demands in emergent situations.

carry heavy equipment and patients.

**Fine Motor Skills** : Must be able to perform required medical skills and

IV, performing advanced airway techniques, and defibrillation.

**Vision** : Must have correctable vision that permits the safe operation of

treatment.

**Hearing** : Must be able to hear sufficiently to obtain information provided

and treatment in active, distracting environments.

**Speech** : Must be able to speak and enunciate clearly and at a level

professionals and other emergency personnel.

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.