Ambulance Driver - Ambulance Service - Full Time/Days

Mount Sinai Health Systems•New York, NY

20h•$35 - $42

About The Position

The Ambulance Driver receives emergency calls from a dispatcher or Supervisor and responds promptly and safely. The role provides direct patient care from first contact through authorized hand-off, accompanies and monitors patients during transport, and reports patient information to emergency department personnel. The Ambulance Driver also operates and maintains emergency vehicles and equipment, completes required documentation, and follows applicable NYSDOH and FDNY requirements and protocols.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate the ability to perform clinical, technical, service, and administrative tasks.
Receive emergency calls from the dispatcher or Supervisor and respond promptly and safely to assignments.
Ensure the safety of patients and other pre-hospital personnel.
Perform medical histories and physical exams as indicated for patients in the field.
Initiate indicated treatment modalities according to written policies and medical control physician orders.
Provide direct patient care from first contact through authorized hand-off.
Remain in service until properly relieved or released by supervision.
Accompany patients to the emergency department and monitor and treat them during transportation.
Transport patients to the appropriate emergency department and give an oral report to the nurse and/or physician.
Write comprehensive reports documenting the scene, physical exam, orders received, treatments rendered, response to treatments, and other pertinent information.
Maintain ambulance logs and submit detailed incident, accident, occurrence reports, and statements when required.
Operate vehicles and equipment safely and safeguard all equipment.
Maintain ambulances and other emergency vehicles and equipment in efficient working order; replace fuel, make minor repairs, clean and restock vehicles and equipment, and report mechanical malfunctions or deficiencies to the supervisor.
Wear the issued uniform and maintain a professional appearance while on duty.
Maintain radio contact with FDNY and remain in the assigned CSL when not on assignment.
Comply with department vehicle in-service standards, including turn-out and ED turn-around.
Follow NYSDOH and FDNY rules, regulations, and protocols.
Perform heavy and awkward lifting of patients in difficult areas and terrain.
Remain awake and alert, and promptly acknowledge radio and CAD assignments.