EMT Basic: Full Time

15 hours ago


Gretna, Louisiana, United States A-MED Ambulance Full time
Job Summary:

The EMT-Basic provides pre-hospital care and transportation of the sick and injured per A-MED Ambulance protocols and standards of practice.

Responsibilities:
  • Provides assessment and treatment to patients of all ages in a variety of environmentally uncontrolled settings.
  • Performs physical exams, controls bleeding, provides airway control, restores and maintains circulation, and provides care consistent with the general standard of care.
  • Assists in the emergency departments with emergency care as required.
  • Supervises other emergency services personnel who may be present at the scene providing patient care.
Requirements:
  • Current registration with the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians and licensure with the State of Louisiana as an Emergency Medical Technician-Basic.
  • Current Jefferson Parish and City of New Orleans EMT permit.
  • Valid Louisiana driver's license, Class D.
  • Current training and completion cards for Defensive Driving, Awareness Level of Hazardous Materials, and Health Care Provider CPR.
Working Conditions:

The EMT-Basic must be able to work in a variety of environments, including well-lit and properly equipped ambulances, inadequately lighted spaces, and in the presence of visitors and bystanders.

Must be able to perform in all temperatures and climates.

Job Hazards:
  • Possible exposure to communicable diseases before their detection.
  • Possible exposure to body fluid/blood borne pathogens.
  • Vehicle accidents with various leaking fuels, unknown cargos, downed power lines, and unsteady vehicles.
  • Violent patients with knives, guns, clubs, or other weapons.
  • Police shootings with hostile crowds present.
  • Toxic chemical spills/incidents.
  • Radiation emergencies.
  • Excessive noise levels.
  • Working in traffic on limited access roadways.
  • Boat, plane, train, and vehicle accidents involving extrication.
  • Potential involvement in vehicle accidents with the ambulance.
Impact of Decisions:

Error can result in morbidity or mortality.

Reports To:

Field Supervisor, Director of Operations

Salary:

$17.00



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