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**JOB SUMMARY:** Provide appropriate, efficient and timely pre-hospitaladvanced, intermediate and basic life support care and transportation of thesick and injured in accordance with local, state, national and AcadianAmbulance standards of practice.**EQUIPMENT:** Ambulance; stretcher; folding stretcher; scoop stretcher; longspine boards and KED; spinal immobilization equipment; radios and computerizedcommunications equipment; splinting devices; suction devices; bandagingmaterials; oxygen bottles and tubings; basic and advanced airway managementdevices; glucometer; intravenous fluid therapy equipment; cardiac monitordefibrillator; pulse oximeter; fire extinguisher; simple extrication devices;simple mechanics tools; blood pressure cuff and stethoscope; patientrestraints; simple traction devices; other medical and related equipment itemsnot specifically listed may be added as new items are introduced.**DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:** Except as specifically noted, the followingfunctions are considered essential to this position.* Conducts a careful examination of the patient for signs and symptoms of illnessinjury and assists other medical personnel as necessary.* Administers prompt and efficient basic, intermediate and advanced life support care within the limits of licensure or certification and in accordance with approved protocols prior to and during 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.* Provides a safe and efficient transfer of patient and patient care information to the receiving personnel at the destination.* Documents all aspects of patient condition and treatment on EMS run reports. Obtains and records non-medical patient information as required. Completes other patient documentation and forms as required.* Conducts regular unit inventory and equipment testing to ensure all equipment for which the paramedic is responsible is present, clean and in proper working order.* Upon completion of transport, responsible for all assigned duties which will place the ambulance and equipment back in service.* Responsible for full knowledge of the ambulances equipment and its proper use at all times.* Documents and reports all needed repairs to the proper maintenance departments (electronic or mechanical) as well as to supervisors and other ambulance personnel as required.* In the absence of other qualified personnel, responsible for the use of basic extrication tools and procedures to gain access to the patient if necessary.* 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.* In both the emergency and non-emergency setting, operates drives the ambulance in a safe and efficient manner, following company driving guidelines, so the safety or condition of the occupants are not compromised.* 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 to replenish station 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 necessary provides other ambulance and supervisory personnel with the information.* As an approved Field Training Officer, you are responsible for training new employees as directed.* As an approved Field Training officer, you are responsible for precepting EMT-Basic, Intermediate and Paramedic students as directed.* Must meet and fulfill the qualifications, requirements, functions and responsibilities of the Emergency Medical Technician - Basic and Intermediate job descriptions.* Performs other duties as assigned.These duties, responsibilities, requirements, and conditions are not intendedto be all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties,responsibilities, requirements and conditions.**PHYSICAL DEMANDS****:****Physical activities and the amount of time spent performing each while onthis job:****AMOUNT OF TIME**None**Up to 13****13 to 23****Over 23**Stand-x--Walk-x--Sit--x-Talk or hear---xUse hands to finger, handle or feel---xClimb 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 on thisjob:****AMOUNT OF TIME****None****Up to 13****13 to 23****Over 23**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:**XColor Vision (Able to identify and distinguish colors.)XDistance Vision (Clear vision at 20 feet or more.)XClose Vision (Clear vision at 20 inches or less.)XPeripheral Vision (Able to observe areas that can be seen up and down or tothe left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point).XDepth Perception (Able to judge distances and spatial relationships.)XFocusing (Able to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus.)**Specific job duties which require the physical demands noted above:**Lifting of patient from beds or emergency scenes onto stretcher and intoambulance; carrying of patients and equipment; climbing stairs or steps;working in unusual geographic settings such as ditches, hills, embankments,high elevations - natural or manmade; working with small, delicate items suchas IV catheters and setups, medications, endotracheal tubes, monitor switches,etc.; visually assessing the safety and condition of the emergency scene andthe patient; verbally communicating with patients, co-workers, medicalpersonnel and the public either directly or indirectly via electroniccommunication equipment; driving the ambulance in emergency and non-emergencysituations both short and long distances.**WORK ENVIRONMENT****:**Specific situations that lead to environment conditions can include: hazardousmaterials calls, electrical emergencies, vehicular accidents, outdooremergency settings, hurricanes, tornadoes, industrial accidents, conditionsaffecting driving, settings where heavy equipment such as extrication toolsare in use, etc.**Exposure to environmental conditions and the amount of time exposed to eachon this job:****AMOUNT OF TIME****None****Up to 13****13 to 23****Over 23**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---XExtreme cold (non-weather)-X--Extreme heat (non-weather)-X--Risk of electrical shock-X--Work with explosivesX---Risk of radiation-X--Vibration-X--**Noise level associated with this job:**Moderate Noise (Examples: business office with typewriters andor computerprinters, light traffic).Loud Noise (Examples: metal can manufacturing, large earth-moving equipment).Very Loud Noise (Examples: jack hammer work, front row at rock concert).**QUALIFICATIONS:**1. High School Diploma or GED.2. National andor State certification as an Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic determined by appropriate state requirements.3. Current CPR certification as established by the American Heart Association.4. Current ACLS certification as established by the American Heart Association.5. Current and valid state-issued drivers license determined by appropriate state requirements (equivalent of a Louisiana Class D drivers license).6. 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 andor managers.7. Must be knowledgeable of company protocols, operational procedures and safety policies.8. Must be able to drive large vehicles in normal and adverse conditions.9. Additional certifications such as, NALS, PALS, PHTLS, PEEP, and Instructor certifications are preferred but not required.**INTERPERSONAL REQUIREMENTS** :1. Maintain social, ethical and organizational norms.2. Achieve accomplishment of all task details, no matter how small.3. Maintain good personal motivation; develop a sense of ownership of job tasks and results.4. Must have a sense of urgency for all work performed.5. Must maintain professionalism and respect with patients, co-workers, emergency service providers, healthcare workers and the general public.**TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:*** Orientation to job requirements.**Acadian Companies****JOB DESCRIPTION****Job Title:**Paramedic**Alternate Job Title(s):**Paramedic**DivisionDepartment:**Acadian Ambulance Service**Status:**Hourly-Non-Exempt**Performance Appraisal Type** :Medic**REPORTS TO:**Operations SupervisorOperations ManagerVice President of Operations