Advanced EMT
Company: Acadian Ambulance
Location: Garland
Posted on: July 2, 2025
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Job Description:
JOB SUMMARY: Provide appropriate, efficient and timely
pre-hospital advanced and basic life support care and
transportation of the sick and injured in accordance with local,
state, national and Acadian Ambulance standards of practice.
EQUIPMENT: Ambulance; stretcher; folding stretcher; scoop
stretcher; long spine boards and KED; spinal immobilization
equipment; radios and computerized communications equipment;
splinting devices; suction devices; bandaging materials; oxygen
bottles and tubings; basic and advanced airway management devices ;
intravenous fluid therapy equipment; fire extinguisher; simple
extrication devices; simple mechanics tools; blood pressure cuff
and stethoscope; patient restraints; simple traction devices; other
medical and related equipment items not specifically listed may be
added as new items are introduced. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed,
to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, duties, skills or
working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be a
general description of the essential duties and requirements common
to positions of this type and may be subject to change. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities
to perform the essential functions. Conducts a careful examination
of the patient for signs and symptoms of illness/injury and assists
other medical personnel as 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 Provides careful handling of the patient to and from the
Provides safe and efficient transport of the patient in the
ambulance to the medical Provides a safe and efficient transfer of
patient and patient care information to the receiving personnel at
the 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 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. Upon completion of transport,
responsible for all assigned duties which will place the ambulance
and equipment back in Responsible for full knowledge of the
ambulance's basic life support 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 In the absence of
other qualified personnel, responsible for the use of basic
extrication tools and procedures to gain access to the patient if
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. 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
Follows all FCC regulations when communicating via electronic
communications Attends all mandatory meetings as Completes assigned
station and station grounds 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 If an approved
preceptor, responsible for precepting new employees as If an
approved preceptor, responsible for precepting EMT students as
directed Must meet and fulfill the qualifications, requirements,
functions and responsibilities of the Emergency Medical Technician
Performs other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS: High School
Diploma or National and/or State certification as an Advanced EMT
determined by appropriate state requirements. Current CPR
certification as established by the American Heart Current and
valid state-issued driver's license determined by appropriate state
requirements (equivalent of a Louisiana Class "D" driver's
license). 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 and/or managers. Must be
knowledgeable of company protocols, operational procedures and
safety Must be able to drive large vehicles in normal and adverse
INTERPERSONAL REQUIREMENTS : Maintain social, ethical and
organizational norms. Maintain good personal motivation; develop a
sense of ownership of job tasks and results. Must have a sense of
urgency for all work performed. Ability to work under the pressure
of meeting strict deadlines. Excellent interpersonal and
communication skills. TRAINING REQUIREMENTS: Orientation to job
requirements PHYSICAL DEMANDS : Physical Abilities : Must be able
to perform strenuous physical requirements, including without
limitation, lifting and moving of heavy equipment and patients in a
variety of environmental and dangerous conditions, perform CPR and
other lifesaving maneuvers. Water rescues may require the ability
to swim at basic survival levels, and other exhaustive physical
demands in emergent situations. Unimpaired Mobility : Must be able
to respond quickly to ambulance calls, must physically be able to
access patients located in difficult terrain and dangerous
environments and locations, must be able to climb stairs and other
structures, must be able to work without limitation in close and
dangerous environments, such as damaged vehicles and structures on
fire, must be able to carry heavy equipment and patients. Fine
Motor Skills : Must be able to perform required medical skills and
techniques, including without limitation bandaging, splinting,
establishing an IV, performing advanced airway techniques, and
defibrillation. Vision : Must have correctable vision that permits
the safe operation of emergency vehicles, the reading of gauges,
fine print and figures associated with emergent medical care and
treatment; and color acuity to differentiate varying colors that
may be necessary in providing emergency care and treatment. Hearing
: Must be able to hear sufficiently to obtain information provided
by patients, family members, bystanders, medical professionals and
other emergency personnel; and adequate hearing necessary to
provide emergency care and treatment in active, distracting
environments. Speech : Must be able to speak and enunciate clearly
and at a level audible to others in loud conditions. Must be able
to verbally communicate in stressful and distracting environments
with patients, family members, medical 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.
Keywords: Acadian Ambulance, Garland , Advanced EMT, Healthcare , Garland, Texas
