Ambulance Driver- EMT Apprentice

Acadian Ambulance

15h

About The Position

JOB SUMMARY: Provide efficient and timely transportation of the sick and
injured to medical facilities, nursing homes, medical appointments, etc., for
Basic Life Support calls only and in accordance with local, state, national and
Acadian Ambulance standards.

SPECIAL NOTATION: While working on an ambulance, the Ambulance Driver shall be
paired with a medical provider with the minimum certification of Emergency
Medical Technician – EMT. The EMT shall ride in the patient compartment with all
patients.

“Shuttle vehicle” shall be used interchangeably with “ambulance” when the Driver
is operating a shuttle vehicle for non-emergency, ambulatory patients.

EQUIPMENT: Ambulance; stretcher; folding stretcher; radios and
computerized communications equipment; pager; fire extinguishers; simple
mechanics tools; other related equipment 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.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 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 patients, employees and managers.
• Must be knowledgeable of company protocols, operational procedures, and safety policies related to driving, patient information (HIPAA), lifting and body mechanics, etc.
• Minimum of one year of driving experience.
• Must be able to drive large vehicles in normal and adverse conditions.
• Ability to determine fastest and safest routes to pick up and drop off locations utilizing company-provided GPS devices.

Responsibilities

• Drives ambulance in Basic Life Support (BLS) setting only, to provide safe and efficient transportation of ill or injured persons to the hospital for medical attention.
• Provide transportation for convalescent patients to and from nursing homes, medical facilities, medical appointments, etc.; BLS setting only.
• Assists in the handling of the patient to and from the ambulance.
• Assists EMT or Paramedics in the efficient transfer of the patient to the receiving personnel at the destination.
• Upon completion of transport, responsible for all assigned duties which will place the ambulance and equipment back in service (i.e., sanitizing vehicle and equipment, removing soiled linens and contaminated supplies, etc.).
• Inspects the ambulance and reports any deficiencies for repair. Fuel, oil, transmission fluid, coolant, wiper fluid levels, etc., checked and replaced/refilled as necessary.
• Operates the ambulance in a safe and efficient manner, following company driving guidelines, so the safety or condition of the occupants and vehicle are not compromised.
• Completes assigned ambulance duties (i.e., washing, waxing, interior, and exterior cleaning, etc.) as required.
• Other driving-related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED