JOB SUMMARY: Provide appropriate, efficient and timely pre-hospital basic life support care of the sick and injured in accordance with local, state, national and Acadian Ambulance standards of practice.
EMT will administer care on a boat in inland waters off the coast of Louisiana.
This position will operate on a 14/14 schedule with mileage, lodging, and per diem provided. It is located in Cameron, La. Local candidates needed.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Except as specifically noted, the following functions are considered essential to this position.
- Conducts a careful examination of the patient for signs and symptoms of illness/injury and assists other medical personnel as necessary.
- Administers prompt and efficient basic life support care within the limits of licensure or certification and in accordance with approved protocols.
- Provides careful handling of the patient to and from the ambulance.
- Provides a safe and efficient transfer of patient and patient care information to the receiving paramedic.
- Documents all aspects of patient condition and treatment on reports. Obtains and records non-medical patient information as required. Completes other patient documentation and forms as required.
- Conducts regular inventory and equipment testing to ensure all equipment for which the EMT-Basic is responsible is present, clean and in proper working order.
- 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 patient’s surroundings in such a way as to minimize further danger and control the actions of bystanders.
- 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 inventory as needed.
- Must meet and fulfill the qualifications, requirements, functions and responsibilities of the Emergency Medical Technician – Basic job descriptions.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
These duties, responsibilities, requirements, and conditions are not intended to be all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties, responsibilities, requirements and conditions.
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.
Acadian's Safety Management Systems (SMS) deploys registered paramedics specially trained as remote paramedics, HSE consultants, and on-site safety technicians, as well as offers an extensive array of regulatory and compliance training services.
Skills Required
- Certified/licensed Emergency Medical Technician - Basic (EMT-B)
- Valid state licensure/authorization to practice as an EMT in Louisiana
- Ability to provide Basic Life Support (BLS) care within approved protocols
- Ability to operate and provide patient care on a boat in inland waters
- Local candidates located in or able to report to Cameron, LA
- Willingness to work a 14/14 schedule and accept provided lodging/per diem
- Ability to perform patient handling, safe transfers, and complete patient documentation
- Conduct inventory and equipment testing; ensure equipment is clean and operational
- Familiarity with FCC regulations for electronic communications/radio use
- Ability to use basic extrication tools and control patient surroundings when needed
What We Do
Safety Management Systems is a California-based professional services firm specializing in health and safety. The company provides safety specialists, consulting, auditing, and industrial hygiene (IH) services to its clients. Its primary mission is to ensure that workers, especially those within the energy industry, have a safe work environment and the essential knowledge required to perform their professional duties safely and efficiently.
