Ambulance Attendant

A National Registry EMT - Basic who attends patients transported by the Willis Knighton Ambulance service. Works cooperatively with other transport team members, and demonstrates good public relations skills in dealing with physicians, nurses, hospitals, and referral agencies. Maintains professional behavior and represents Willis Knighton in a positive manner.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Collaborates daily with medical staff and agencies both inside and outside the hospital to coordinate the safe and effective transport of patients.
• Interacts closely with patients, families, and hospital staff.
• Current National and State Registry at EMT-Basic level.
• Minimum of one year basic EMT experience.
• Current BCLS.
• Heavy lifting and transporting of patients.
• Frequent exposure to contagious entities.
• Environmental hazards.
• Potential hazards of riding in an ambulance.
• Exposure to all extremes of weather conditions.

Willis-Knighton is seeking a National Registry EMT - Paramedic who attends ALS and BLS patients transported by the Willis-Knighton Ambulance service. The paramedic is required to have ACLS and PALS and BLS active certifications. Must have the ability to obtain Louisiana appropriate license for your certification level. These full-time position duties include, but are not limited to, ambulance inspection for cleanness and proper equipment and medical supplies. Ordering supplies through the Asst. Director and maintaining ready response vehicles for patient transport. Monthly inspections of ALS equipment and medicine bags for current supply levels and expiration dates. Patient chart audits and signed PCS forms will require monthly inspections. The Paramedic will work cooperatively with other transport team members & demonstrates good public relation skills in dealing with physicians, nurses, hospitals, and referral agencies. They will also maintain professional behavior and represent Willis Knighton in a positive manner. At least one year of experience in patient care is required for this position and you must have a clear chauffeurs driver's license.